Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Pterophoridae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Chocophorus | |
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Chocophorus mayaensis is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in Costa Rica.
The wingspan is 26 mm. The forewings are dark grey-brown and the markings are whitish. The hindwings and fringes are dark grey-brown. Adults are on wing in January, August and September at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,200 m.
Etymology
The species is named after the Maya people, living in the region.
References
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