Eoophyla ruwenzoriensis
| Eoophyla ruwenzoriensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Eoophyla |
| Species: | E. ruwenzoriensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eoophyla ruwenzoriensis Agassiz, 2012 | |
Eoophyla ruwenzoriensis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2012.[1] It is found in Uganda.[2]
The wingspan is 23–26 mm. The forewings are pearly white with a dark brown subbasal fascia. The hindwings are white with a fuscous mark at the tornus.
Etymology
The species name refers to the Ruwenzori Mountains, where the species is found.[3]
References
- ↑ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Afro Moths
- ↑ Agassiz, D.J.L., 2012: The Acentropinae (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) of Africa. Zootaxa 3494: 1–73. Abstract: .
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