Torodora epiphorana is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2002. It is found in Thailand.[1]
| Torodora epiphorana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Torodora |
| Species: | T. epiphorana
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| Binomial name | |
| Torodora epiphorana Park, 2002
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The wingspan is 15–16 mm. The forewings have a conspicuous blackish spot and two small spots near the upper and lower angles. There is an ill-defined yellowish costal patch at three-fourths. The hindwings are grey.
Etymology edit
The species name refers to the oblique median line of the forewings and is derived from Greek epiphor (meaning slanting).[2]
References edit
- ^ Savela, Markku (October 30, 2018). "Torodora epiphorana Park, 2002". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ Park, K. T. 2002: Taxonomic Review of the Genus Torodora Meyrick in Thailand, with Descriptions of Fifteen New Species (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae). Insecta Koreana, 19 (2): 147-166. Full Article: [1]