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Archernis lugens

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Archernis lugens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Spilomelinae
Genus: Archernis
Species:
A. lugens
Binomial name
Archernis lugens
(Warren, 1896)
Synonyms
  • Protonoceras lugens Warren, 1896

Archernis lugens is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Warren in 1896. It is found in India.[1]

The wingspan is 24–30 mm. The forewings are of a dark mouse colour, with blackish lines. The hindwings are somewhat darker, with a blackish cell-spot and outer line as in forewings.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Warren, W. (July 1896). "New Species of Pyralidae from the Khasia Hills". The Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 6. 18 (103). Taylor and Francis: 110 – via Internet Archive. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.