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Balaenifrons ochrochroa

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

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

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

References

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  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 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.