Diaphania latilimbalis
Diaphania latilimbalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela and Brazil. The habitat consists of tropical rain forests and cloud forests.
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The length of the forewings is 13–16 mm for males and 13.6–17 mm for females. The forewings are dark brown with a light purple gloss.[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Clavijo Albertos, Jose Alejandro (November 1990). Systematics of black and white species of the genus Diaphania Hubner (1818) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Pyraustinae) (PhD). McGill University.
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