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''Endotricha lunulata'' is a species of snout moth in the genus ''
Endotricha ''Endotricha'' is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1847. Species *The ''flammealis'' species group ** '' Endotricha consocia'' (Butler, 1879) ** ''Endotricha flammealis'' (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) ...
''. It was described by Wang and Li, in 2005, and is known from China (Hainan, Yunnan).A taxonomic study on Endotricha Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Pyralinae) in China
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is 12–14 mm. The forewings are pink suffused with black scales and the costal margin is irrorated with yellowish white spots. The hindwings are the same color and shape as the forewings.


Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin ''lunulatus'' (meaning lunular) and refers to the shape of cornutus.


References

Moths described in 2005 Endotrichini {{Endotricha-stub