Mustilia semiravida

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Mustilia semiravida
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M. semiravida
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Mustilia semiravida
Yang, 1995

Mustilia semiravida is a moth in the Endromidae family. It was described by Yang in 1995. [1] It is found in China (Guangxi).

The wingspan is about 52 mm. The forewings are grey from the inner half to the postmedial line and with a black spot at the end of the cell. The outer half from the postmedial line to the outer margin is red brown and with brownish-yellow veins. The hindwings are brownish-yellow, with the inner half red-brown. [2]

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References

  1. Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.[ failed verification ]
  2. Three New Species of Mustilia from Guangxi (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)