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Bocchoropsis pharaxalis

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Bocchoropsis pharaxalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Bocchoropsis
Species:
B. pharaxalis
Binomial name
Bocchoropsis pharaxalis
(H. Druce, 1895)
Synonyms
  • Pantographa pharaxalis H. Druce, 1895

Bocchoropsis pharaxalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1895.[1] It is found in Costa Rica.[2]

The forewings and hindwings are cream coloured, each crossed by a series of zigzag pale brown lines. The costal margin and apex of the forewings is yellowish and the marginal line of both wings is dark brown.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku (January 29, 2013). "Bocchoropsis pharaxalis (Druce, 1895)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  3. ^ Insecta. Lepidoptera-Heterocera. Vol. II (1891-1900) by Herbert Druce Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.