Pilocrocis hypoleucalis
Species of moth
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Pilocrocis hypoleucalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1912. It is found in Mexico (Tabasco), Panama and Jamaica.[1]
| Pilocrocis hypoleucalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pilocrocis |
| Species: | P. hypoleucalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pilocrocis hypoleucalis Hampson, 1912 | |
The wingspan is 30–32 mm. The forewings are grey-brown with a slight cupreous gloss, the costal area somewhat darker and there is an indistinct slightly curved antemedial line, as well as a small discoidal spot. There is an indistinct postmedial line. The hindwings are glossy grey-brown, with a slight discoidal spot. There is an indistinct postmedial line.[2]
