Austrapoda seres

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Austrapoda seres
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Limacodidae
Genus: Austrapoda
Species:
A. seres
Binomial name
Austrapoda seres

Austrapoda seres is a species of moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in China (Chekiang and Shaanxi) on an altitudes of 1,600 meters.[1]

The wingspan is 24–27 mm. The forewings are elongate with a distinct tornus and a basal white patch. There is a hooklike pattern on the forewings, with black proximal and paler (almost white) distal margins. The hindwings are pale brown. Adults have been recorded in June and July.

Etymology[edit]

The species name, seres refers to the ancient Greek and Roman name for the inhabitants of the north-western part of modern China.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Alexey Solovyev (2009): Notes on South-East Asian Limacodidae (Lepidoptera, Zygaenoidea) with one new genus and eleven new species. Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 152: 167–183

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