Amorbaea hepatica

Amorbaea hepatica is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1908. It is found in India.[1]

Amorbaea hepatica
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A. hepatica
Binomial name
Amorbaea hepatica
Meyrick, 1908

The wingspan is 22–26 mm. The forewings are purple-brownish ochreous, more purplish towards the base and with the costal edge finely yellowish. The hindwings are ochreous yellowish, with a slight fuscous tinge.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku (July 11, 2014). "Amorbaea hepatica Meyrick, 1908". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 18 (3): 627.


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