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Timocratica nivea

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Timocratica nivea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Timocratica
Species:
T. nivea
Binomial name
Timocratica nivea
Becker, 1982

Timocratica nivea is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Vitor O. Becker in 1982. It is found in Brazil (Distrito Federal, Minas Gerais).[1]

The wingspan is 15–17 mm for males and 19–20 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is white. The underside is white. The hindwings are also white.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Timocratica Meyrick, 1912". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  2. ^ Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) (Entomology) 45 (3): 262