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Cosmopterosis hispida

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Cosmopterosis hispida is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Solis in 2009. It is found in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro).

The apical two thirds of the forewings is rufous, while the costa and basal one fourth are creamy to yellowish white with brown-tipped scales. There is a rufous spot in the area between the subbasal and medial lines on the hindwings. The postmedial and subterminal lines consist of brown-tipped scales.

Etymology

The species name refers to the brushlike lateral projections forming the sclerotized dorsal extension from the base of the juxta and is derived from Latin hispidus (meaning bristly).

References

Cosmopterosis hispida Wikipedia


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