Endotricha convexa explained

Endotricha convexa is a species of snout moth in the genus Endotricha. It is found in China (Hainan).[1]

The wingspan is 20-. The forewings are purplish red in males. The hindwings are concolorous to the forewings except for a whitish yellow area anteriorly.

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from the Latin convexus (meaning convex) and refers to the forewing hump.

Notes and References

  1. Five new species and three new females of the genus Endotricha Zeller from China (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae, Pyralinae). ZooKeys. 29–42. 2012. 214. 10.3897/zookeys.214.3307. 3426879. free. Li. Houhun. Sun. Yongling. 22936865. 2012ZooK..214...29S .