Corythophora aurea
Braun, 1915
Corythophora aurea is a small in the Lyonetiidae, described by Braun in 1915. As a member of this family, it is likely a in its larval stage, though specific plants and details remain poorly documented. The epithet 'aurea' (golden) suggests yellow or golden coloration in the . Lyonetiidae moths are generally inconspicuous and understudied, with many species known only from limited specimen records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Corythophora aurea: //kɔˌrɪθoʊˈfɔːrə ˈɔːriə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Watch out Tree of Heaven, native and invasive insects are ready to wage war on you: Ailanthus webworm, Atteva aurea, and spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula — Bug of the Week
- Stylish Lepidoptera: Ermine Moth, Atteva aurea; Yellow-Collared Scape Moth, Cisseps fulvicollis; Pearl Crescent, Phyciodes tharos; Variegated Fritillary, Euptoieta claudia — Bug of the Week
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