Toxobotys boveyi
Toxobotys boveyi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Hans Bänziger in 1987. It is found in Thailand.[1]
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The wingspan is 27–29 mm. Adult males have been observed sucking perspiration from humans and sucking at a sore on an elephant.
Etymology
The species is named for Prof. Dr. P. Bovey.[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Bänziger, Hans (December 1987). "Description of new moths which settle on man and animals in S. E. Asia (genera Thliptoceras, Hemiscopis, Toxobotys, Pyralidae, Lepid.)". Revue suisse de Zoologie. 94 (4): 671–681.
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