Heterotropa

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Heterotropa
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Heterotropa

Turner, 1940
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H. fastosa
Binomial name
Heterotropa fastosa
Turner, 1940

Heterotropa is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Heterotropa fastosa, is found in Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland. Both the genus and species were first described by Turner in 1940. [1]

The forewings have a bold pattern of yellow, brown and white. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (24 June 2015). "Heterotropa Turner, 1940". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (5 February 2010). "Heterotropa fastosa Turner, 1940". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 18 October 2019.