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Sympycnodes uptoni
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S. uptoni
Binomial name
Sympycnodes uptoni
Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012

Sympycnodes uptoni is a species of moth of the Cossidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from northern Western Australia.

The wingspan is 27–42 mm for males. The forewings are pale grey with fine brown strigulae, scattered brown scales and two dark brown spots surrounded by white. The hindwings are white with darker veins and brown scales.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Murray Upton who collected the type series.[1]

References

  1. ^ Kallies, A. & D.J. Hilton, 2012: Revision of Cossinae and small Zeuzerinae from Australia (Lepidoptera: Cossidae). Zootaxa 3454: 1-62. Abstract: [1].