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Odontodes (moth)

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Genus of moths

Odontodes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Euteliidae
Genus: Odontodes
Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Burdria Walker, 1869
  • Nedroma Walker, 1869

Odontodes is a genus of moths of the family Euteliidae.

Description

Antennae very long and slender. Palpi slender and upturned, where the second joint reaching vertex of head and third joint short. Thorax smoothly scaled. Abdomen with a tuft on first segment. Forewings slightly arched towards rectangular apex. Outer angle slightly hooked and slight tufts of raised scales present.

References

  1. Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
Taxon identifiers
Odontodes


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