Calamotropha argenticilia explained

Calamotropha argenticilia is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1896. It is found in Sri Lanka,[1] India and Bhutan.[2]

Description

The wingspan is 16 mm. Male pure silvery white. Palpi tinged with fulvous at base. Forewings with fine pale fuscous, slightly sinuous erect medial line. A similar submarginal line slightly excurved between veins 6 and 3. A black marginal line present with silvery cilia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . November 8, 2017.
  2. Web site: Markku . Savela . Calamotropha Zeller, 1863 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . November 8, 2017.