Eschata xanthocera explained

Eschata xanthocera is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1896. It is found in Sri Lanka.[1]

Description

Its wingspan is about 38 mm. Forewings with somewhat produced and acute apex. In the male, the antennae is orange. Legs orange and fringed with whitish hair. Forewings with postmedial and submarginal lines almost obsolete. Cilia white with golden tips throughout.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Book: Hampson, G. F. . George Hampson

    . George Hampson . 1896 . The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma . Moths Volume IV . Taylor and Francis . Biodiversity Heritage Library.