Lygropia ochracealis

(Lygropia ochracealis)

Description

Lygropia ochracealis is a moth of the Crambidae family described by Max Saalmüller in 1880. It is found in Madagascar. This species is of yolk-yellow colour with blackish-brown markings. The wingspan of this species is about 28 mm.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Crambidae

Genus:Lygropia

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