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Crocanthes gatoralis

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Crocanthes gatoralis is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.

The wingspan is 10-12 mm. 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.

References

Crocanthes gatoralis Wikipedia


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