Patissa geminalis explained

Patissa geminalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1919.[1] It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.[2]

The moth's wingspan is 20–30 mm. The forewings are silvery white with black points at the upper and lower angles of the cell. The hindwings are silvery white.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: De Prins . J. . De Prins . W. . amp . 2018 . Patissa geminalis Hampson, 1919 . Afromoths . October 30, 2018.
  3. https://archive.org/stream/annalsmagazineof941919lond#page/318/mode/1up Annals and Magazine of Natural History (9) 4 (23): 318

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