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Pilocrocis hypoleucalis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Crambidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Pilocrocis

Pilocrocis hypoleucalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hampson in 1912. It is found in Mexico (Tabasco), Panama and Jamaica.

The wingspan is 30-32 mm. The forewings are grey-brown with a slight cupreous gloss, the costal area somewhat darker and there is an indistinct slightly curved antemedial line, as well as a small discoidal spot. There is an indistinct postmedial line. The hindwings are glossy grey-brown, with a slight discoidal spot. There is an indistinct postmedial line.

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Pilocrocis hypoleucalis Wikipedia