Surcossus perlaris

(Surcossus perlaris)

Description

Surcossus perlaris is a moth in the family Cossidae, and the only species in the genus Surcossus. It was described by Heimlich in 1960 and is found in Chile.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Cossidae

Genus:Surcossus

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