Callopistria thalpophiloides
Callopistria thalpophiloides is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Francis Walker in 1862.[1] It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka,[2] Sundaland, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Sulawesi and New Guinea.[3]
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The wingspan of the male is 35–37 mm and the female is 33–35 mm. Antennae filiform (thread like). Forewings rich dark brown. Hindwings similar but with dull yellow basal part. Submarginal white flecks anteriorly placed. White madial spot found in between reniform stigma and postmedial line. Abdomen yellowish.[4][5]
References
- "Species Details: Data thalpophiloides Walker, 1862". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- Koçak, Ahmet Ömer; Kemal, Muhabbet (20 February 2012). "Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka". Cesa News. Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara (79): 1–57. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- Savela, Markku. "Data thalpophiloides Walker, 1862". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- "Callopistria thalpophiloides Walker comb. n." The Moths of Borneo. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- "Eriopinae (Noctuoidea: Noctuidae)". Biota Taiwanica. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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