Crocanthes gatoralis

Crocanthes gatoralis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]

Crocanthes gatoralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Lecithoceridae
Genus:
Crocanthes
Species:
C. gatoralis
Binomial name
Crocanthes gatoralis
Park, 2011
Synonyms
  • Aprosoesta gatoralis (Park, 2011)

The wingspan is 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in). The forewings are pale orange with slightly variable maculation. The postmedian fascia is distinctly 8-shaped. The hindwings have a well-defined, orange white zigzag line between the submarginal fascia and marginal fascia.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Florida alligator, with the Latin suffix -alis.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku (May 11, 2016). "Aprosoesta gatoralis (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  2. Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 784


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