Heliangara macaritis

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Heliangara macaritis
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H. macaritis
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Heliangara macaritis
Meyrick, 1910

Heliangara macaritis is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1910. It is found in India (Bengal, Bombay). [1]

The wingspan is 13–14 mm. The forewings are bright deep coppery purple and the hindwings are dark fuscous. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (December 2, 2013). "Heliangara macaritis Meyrick, 1910". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. Records of the Indian Museum. 5: 221.