Balaenifrons ochrochroa

Balaenifrons ochrochroa is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1917.[1] It is found in Singapore.[2]

Balaenifrons ochrochroa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Balaenifrons
Species:
B. ochrochroa
Binomial name
Balaenifrons ochrochroa
Hampson, 1917

The wingspan is about 28 mm. The forewings are ochreous, irrorated (sprinkled) with brick red and a diffuse red antemdial line, as well as a fine dark terminal line. The hindwings are ochreous whitish, suffused with brown.[3]

References
  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Balaenifrons ochrochroa Hampson, 1917". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  3. Novitates Zoologicae 24: 58



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