Dalcerides chirma
Dalcerides chirma is a moth in the family Dalceridae. It was described by Schaus in 1920.[1] It is found in southern Mexico and Guatemala. The habitat consists of tropical moist and subtropical wet forests.
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The length of the forewings is 7–9 mm. The forewings are golden yellow with a silky sheen. The scales are arranged to give appearance of transverse undulating bands. The hindwings are pale yellow. Adults are on wing in May, June and August.[2]
References
- Dalceridae genus list
- Miller, S.E., 1994: Systematics of the Neotropical moth family Dalceridae (Lepidoptera). Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology 153(4): 1–495. Full Article:
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