Torodora loeica is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2002. It is found in Vietnam and Thailand.[1]

Torodora loeica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lecithoceridae
Genus: Torodora
Species:
T. loeica
Binomial name
Torodora loeica
Park, 2002

The wingspan is 16–17 mm. The forewings have a yellowish-brown basal zone, with an oblique antemedian line. There is a small discal spot beyond half. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology edit

The species name refers to Loei in Thailand, the type location.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (October 30, 2018). "Torodora loeica Park, 2002". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Park, Kyu-Tek (2002). "Taxonomic Review of the Genus Torodora Meyrick in Thailand, with Descriptions of Fifteen New Species (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae)". Insecta Koreana. 19 (2): 147–166.[dead link]