Eretmocera typhonica

(Eretmocera typhonica)

Description

Eretmocera typhonica is a moth of the Scythrididae family. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1917. It is found in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire. The wingspan is about 12 mm. The forewings are deep purple, with blue-green reflections. The hindwings are dark bronzy-fuscous, but lighter anteriorly.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Scythrididae
Genus:Eretmocera
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe