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Cliniodes additalis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Crambidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Cliniodes

Cliniodes additalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hayden in 2011. It is found in Mexico, where it has been recorded from San Luis Potosí.

The length of the forewings is about 14 mm. The forewing costa, basal and medial areas are brown. The medial area has some rust red scales. The postmedial and terminal areas are filled with reddish brown. The hindwings are translucent white, with a black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in June.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin additus (meaning added).

References

Cliniodes additalis Wikipedia