Synechodes exigua is a moth in the family Brachodidae. It was described by Kallies in 2004. It is found in India (Assam).

Synechodes exigua
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Brachodidae
Genus: Synechodes
Species:
S. exigua
Binomial name
Synechodes exigua
Kallies, 2004

The wingspan is 14–16 mm for males and 15 mm for females. The forewings are black with a transverse yellow stripe near the costa and large yellow spots near the anal margin and the base. The hindwings are black with a yellow subbasal band.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the size of the species and is derived from exiguus (meaning small).[1]

References

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  1. ^ Kallies, A., 2004: The Brachodidae of the Oriental region and Adjacent territories (Lepidoptera: Sesioidea). Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 147 (1): 1-20.