Tridrepana subadelpha explained

Tridrepana subadelpha is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It was described by Song, Xue and Han in 2011.^[1] It is found in Yunnan, China.

The length of the forewings is about 13 mm.

Etymology

The species name refers to the similarity of its genitalia to Tridrepana adelpha and is derived from the Latin prefix sub- and the species name adelpha.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Beccaloni . George . etal . February 2005 . Scientific name search . The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum, London.
2. Song . Wenhui . Xue . Dayong . Han . Hongxiang . September 12, 2011 . A taxonomic revision of Tridrepana Swinhoe, 1895 in China, with descriptions of three new species (Lepidoptera, Drepanidae) . Zootaxa . 3021 . 39–62 . India Biodiversity Portal.