Altha nivea

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Altha nivea
Altha nivea Limacodidae Moth from kakkayam dam 7494.jpg
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A. nivea
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Altha nivea
Walker, 1862

Altha nivea is a moth of the family Limacodidae first described by Francis Walker in 1862. [1] It is found in Sri Lanka, [2] India, Borneo.

The forewings are a white-orange to brown shade. Prominent dark dots are found at one third from the apex on the wing margins. [3]

Larval food plants include Camellia .

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References

  1. "Species Details: Altha nivea Walker, 1862". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  2. 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 June 2018.
  3. "Altha nivea Walker". Moths of Borneo. Retrieved 28 June 2018.