Ulopeza nigricostata
Ulopeza nigricostata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1912.[1] It is found in Nigeria.[2]
| Ulopeza nigricostata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Ulopeza |
| Species: | U. nigricostata |
| Binomial name | |
| Ulopeza nigricostata Hampson, 1912 | |
The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are orange-yellow, the costa fuscous brown with a cupreous gloss except towards the base, the terminal area broadly fuscous brown with a cupreous gloss. The hindwings are yellow, the terminal area fuscous brown with a cupreous gloss.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Ulopeza nigricostata Hampson, 1912". Afromoths. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Including Zoology, Botany, and Geology
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