Lecithocera niptanensis explained

Lecithocera niptanensis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae first described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2012. It is found in Indonesia (Irian Jaya) and Papua New Guinea.

The wingspan is 12–.[1]

Etymology

The species name is derived from one of the localities (Niptan District) of the type specimens.

Notes and References

  1. January 2012. 68–73. Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea) of New Guinea, Part VI: Lecithocera sublunata species complex . Entomological Science. 10.1111/j.1479-8298.2011.00462.x. 15. 1. Park. Kyu-Tek.

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