Holocryptis erubescens

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Holocryptis erubescens
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H. erubescens
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Holocryptis erubescens
Hampson, 1893

Holocryptis erubescens is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by George Hampson in 1893. [1] It is found in Sri Lanka, [2] Thailand and Japan.

Forewings brownish. There is a light yellow-brown oblique streak which runs from the center of the leading edge to the outer edge. Small black spots are present near the trailing edge angle. [3]

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References

  1. "Species Details: Holocryptis erubescens Hampson, 1893". 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 via Academia.
  3. "Holocryptis erubescens (Hampson, 1893) ウスベニエグリコヤガ, Cat.4026". Digital Moths of Japan. Retrieved 28 June 2018.