Sympycnodes dunnorum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
S. dunnorum
Binomial name
Sympycnodes dunnorum
Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012

Sympycnodes dunnorum is a species of moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia, through South Australia to Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland. The habitat consists of coastal woodland and dry forests.

The wingspan is 21โ€“45 mm for males and 34โ€“48 mm for females. The forewings are light fuscous brown in basal half with three dark brown spots surrounded by white scales. Adults have been recorded on wing from late November to early February.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Professor Ashley and Mrs Jean Dunn.[1]

References

  1. โ†‘ Kallies, A. & D.J. Hilton, 2012: Revision of Cossinae and small Zeuzerinae from Australia (Lepidoptera: Cossidae). Zootaxa 3454: 1-62. Abstract: .


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.