''Ithome ferax'' is a
moth in the family
Cosmopterigidae. It was described by
Ronald W. Hodges
Ronald William Hodges (August 7, 1934 – December 10, 2017), known as Ron, was an American entomologist and lepidopterist.
Hodges was born on August 7, 1934, and was raised in Michigan. He was educated at Michigan State University, obtainin ...
in
1962
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. I feraz is found in
North America
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, where it has been recorded from
Florida.
Description
The
wingspan is 7–10 mm.
References
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Moths described in 1962
Chrysopeleiinae
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