Idioglossa triacma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Batrachedridae
Genus: Idioglossa
Species:
I. triacma
Binomial name
Idioglossa triacma
Meyrick, 1913

Idioglossa triacma is a species of moth of the family Batrachedridae.[1] It is known from the Khasi Hills of India.

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are orange-yellow with a purplish-fuscous-golden triangular blotch at one-third, almost reaching the costa.[2]

Biology

The host plant of this species is Commelina benghalensis (Commelinaceae).[3]

References

  1. โ†‘ Savela, Markku. "Idioglossa". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. โ†‘ Meyrick, 1913 Exot. Microlep. 1 (3): 77
  3. โ†‘ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants


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