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Synechodes lunaris

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Brachodidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Synechodes

Synechodes lunaris is a moth in the Brachodidae family. It was described by Kallies in 2004. It is found in Malaysia.

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are black, with a yellow band from the costa to the anal margin and a patch of yellow scales near the base. The hindwings are yellow, with a black marginal band.

Etymology

The species name refers to the moon-shaped forewing markings.

References

Synechodes lunaris Wikipedia