Metasia zinckenialis

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M. zinckenialis
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Metasia zinckenialis
Hampson, 1899

Metasia zinckenialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1899. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. [1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The wings are black with white spots. [2]

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References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (28 January 2013). "Metasia zinckenialis Hampson, 1899". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 28 October 2018.