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Dicepolia cuiabalis

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Dicepolia cuiabalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Dicepolia
Species:
D. cuiabalis
Binomial name
Dicepolia cuiabalis
Hayden, 2009

Dicepolia cuiabalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2009.[1] It is found in Brazil, where it has been recorded from Mato Grosso.

The length of the forewings is about 9.1 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in late September.

Etymology

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The species name refers to Cuiabá, the city which is nearest to the type locality.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Hayden, J.E., 2009: Taxonomic revision of Neotropical Dicepolia Snellen (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Zootaxa, 2237: 1-33. Abstract & excerpt.