Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Cliniodes | |
Cliniodes beckeralis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hayden in 2011. It is found in coastal western Mexico (Colima).
The length of the forewings is about 12 mm for males and 12–14 mm for females. The forewings are white with black and dark grey lines and postmedial area. The costa is dark brownish grey and the basal area is white. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded on wing in June.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. V. O. Becker.
References
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