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Odontodes (moth)

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Odontodes
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Odontodes

Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Burdria Walker, 1869
  • Nedroma Walker, 1869

Odontodes is a genus of moths of the family Euteliidae.

Description

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Antennae very long and slender. Palpi slender and upturned, where the second joint reaching vertex of head and third joint short. Thorax smoothly scaled. Abdomen with a tuft on first segment. Forewings slightly arched towards rectangular apex. Outer angle slightly hooked and slight tufts of raised scales present.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.