Timyra temenodes

(Timyra temenodes)

Description

Timyra temenodes is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1922. It is found in Sri Lanka. The wingspan is 23–25 mm. The forewings are grey, irregularly speckled with whitish, the costal edge pale yellowish. There is a narrow transverse ochreous- whitish fascia towards the base not reaching the costa. The hindwings are light ochreous-yellow with an irregular dark grey marginal band running all around the wing except in the middle of the base.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lecithoceridae
Genus:Timyra
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