Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Lygomusotima | |
Lygomusotima constricta is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Solis and Yen in 2004. It is found in the Philippines (Luzon).
The length of the forewings is 6-7 mm
The larvae probably feed on Lygodium species.
Etymology
The species name is refers to the anterior constriction of the ductus bursae in the female.
References
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