Biology:Pseudoblabes oophora

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Short description: Species of moth

Pseudoblabes oophora
Scientific classification
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P. oophora
Binomial name
Pseudoblabes oophora
Zeller, 1853
Synonyms
  • Conchylis flavicostana Walker, 1863

Pseudoblabes oophora is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1853. It is found in Assam in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, on Java and in Singapore.[1]

Description

In the male, the head and thorax are yellowish white. Forewings dark greyish, whereas basal, costal, outer areas yellowish white. The costal band expanding into a patch at the center. Hindwings ochreous. Marginal area slightly suffused with fuscous. In female, hindwings are fuscous with yellow cilia.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13531574 entry