Lygropia Falsalis
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''Lygropia falsalis'' is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by
Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. (February 14, 1866 – January 21, 1929) was an American entomologist. Dyar's Law, a pattern of geometric progression in the growth of insect parts, is named after him. He was also noted for eccentric pursuits which includ ...
in 1918. It is found in Mexico. The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale sub
hyaline A hyaline substance is one with a glassy appearance. The word is derived from el, ὑάλινος, translit=hyálinos, lit=transparent, and el, ὕαλος, translit=hýalos, lit=crystal, glass, label=none. Histopathology Hyaline cartilage is ...
yellow with a purple-brown costa. There is a spot in the base of the cell. The outer margin is purple brown at the apex. The hindwings have a purple-brown border and a round black discal dot.''Proceedings of the United States National Museum'' 54 (2239): 368


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Moths described in 1918 Lygropia {{Lygropia-stub