Eteobalea klisieckii
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Eteobalea klisieckii is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of cosmopterigidae (Cosmopterigidae).
features
The moths reach a wingspan of 25 millimeters. The species is very large and superficially resembles Eteobalea teucrii . The tegulae are pale gold at the back. The forewings have very large costal spots that almost reach into the middle of the wing. The second and third spots are almost square. There are three raised, pale gold spots on the inner edge of the wing. The first is small, near the base of the wing and inward of the first costal spot. The second is directly opposite the second costal spot and almost reaches it. The third is elongated and points to the inside of the third costal spot. A small, white-rimmed, pale gold spot is at the apex . The undersides of the forewings shine yellowish gray. The hind wings are whitish gray and light gray on the Costa loader.
The genital fittings of the males have not yet been described.
In females, the 8th segment is short and wider than it is long. Dorsally it has a V-shaped sclerotization. The ostium is semicircular. The sterigma is sac-shaped and narrows distally . The ductus bursae has a very long process behind. There are two crescent-shaped signs, one of which is very small.
distribution
Eteobalea klisieckii is native to Morocco .
biology
The biology of the species is unknown.
Systematics
The following synonym is known from the literature:
- Stagmatophora klisieckii Riedl , 1966
supporting documents
- ↑ a b c d e J. C. Koster, S. Yu. Sinev: Momphidae, Batrachedridae, Stathmopodidae, Agonoxenidae, Cosmopterigidae, Chrysopeleiidae . In: P. Huemer, O. Karsholt, L. Lyneborg (eds.): Microlepidoptera of Europe . 1st edition. tape 5 . Apollo Books, Stenstrup 2003, ISBN 87-88757-66-8 , pp. 144 (English).