Jordanita rungsi
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Jordanita rungsi is a moth
of the Zygaenidae
family. It is found in the central areas of the Middle Atlas in Morocco
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The length of the forewings is 11.9-12.2 mm for males and 11-11.2 mm for females.
The larvae feed on Carthamus calvus. Pupation takes place in a cocoon in the soil.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Zygaenidae
Zygaenidae
The Zygaenidae moths are a family of Lepidoptera. The majority of zygaenids are tropical, but they are nevertheless quite well represented in temperate regions. There are about 1000 species. Various species are commonly known as Burnet or Forester moths, often qualified by the number of spots,...
family. It is found in the central areas of the Middle Atlas in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
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The length of the forewings is 11.9-12.2 mm for males and 11-11.2 mm for females.
The larvae feed on Carthamus calvus. Pupation takes place in a cocoon in the soil.