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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
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