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Scythropiodes elasmatus

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Scythropiodes elasmatus is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Park and Wu in 1997. It is found in China (Sichuan).

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale greyish orange, with a large discal spot beyond the end of the cell. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek elasmos (meaning a metal plate).

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Scythropiodes elasmatus Wikipedia


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