Capnolocha Explained

Capnolocha is a monotypic moth genus in the family Xyloryctidae. Its only species, Capnolocha praenivalis, is found on New Guinea. Both the genus and species were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1925.[1] [2] [3]

The wingspan is 25–26 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous, in males bronzy tinged and in females with a suffused white apical spot. The hindwings are grey.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Capnolocha Meyrick, 1925 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . August 19, 2020.
  2. Web site: Genus Capnolocha . Insecta.pro . August 19, 2020.
  3. Web site: Savela . Markku . February 16, 2015 . Capnolocha Meyrick, 1925 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 19, 2020.
  4. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/152/mode/1up Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (5-7): 152.

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