Cliniodes iopolia

Cliniodes iopolia is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

Cliniodes iopolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Cliniodes
Species:
C. iopolia
Binomial name
Cliniodes iopolia
Hayden, 2011

The length of the forewings is 17–18 mm for males and about 18 mm for females. The forewing costa is grey with violet-brown scales. The basal and medial areas are grey with scattered violet-brown or ruby scales. The hindwings are translucent white with a black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, September and November.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek íov (meaning violet) the Greek word for grey.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Hayden, James E. (October 15, 2011). "Revision of Cliniodes Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Odontiinae)". Annals of Carnegie Museum. 79 (4): 231–347. doi:10.2992/007.079.0401.


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