Sympycnodes dunnorum is a species of moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia, through South Australia to Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland. The habitat consists of coastal woodland and dry forests.
Sympycnodes dunnorum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Cossidae |
Genus: | Sympycnodes |
Species: | S. dunnorum
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Binomial name | |
Sympycnodes dunnorum Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012
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The wingspan is 21–45 mm for males and 34–48 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from late November to early February.
Etymology
editThe species is named in honour of Professor Ashley and Mrs Jean Dunn.[1]
References
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