Rhizocossus
''Rhizocossus munroei'' is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Chile. The length of the forewings is 18.5–22 mm. The forewings are grey marked with faint, slightly darker cross-striae. The hindwings are usually somewhat paler, but may be infuscated (darkened) with blackish. Etymology The species is named in honour of Dr. Eugene G. Munroe Eugene Gordon Munroe (8 September 1919 – 31 May 2008) was a Canadian entomologist who discovered numerous species of insects. He worked for the Insect Systematics and Biological Control Unit, Entomology Division in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Munro ...., 1957: Cossidae from Chile (Lepidoptera). ''Mitteilungen der Münchner Entomologischen Gesellschaft'', 47: 122-142. Full article References Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog Moths described in 1957 Chilecomadiinae {{Cossoidea-stub ...
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