Pilocrocis cuprealis

Pilocrocis cuprealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1912.[1] It is found in Nigeria.[2]

Pilocrocis cuprealis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Pilocrocis
Species:
P. cuprealis
Binomial name
Pilocrocis cuprealis
Hampson, 1912

The wingspan is about 34 mm. The wings are uniform dark brown with a bright cupreous gloss.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Pilocrocis cuprealis Hampson, 1912". Afromoths. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  3. The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Including Zoology, Botany, and Geology


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