Orthaga thyrisalis

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Orthaga thyrisalis
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O. thyrisalis
Binomial name
Orthaga thyrisalis
(Walker, 1859) [1]
Synonyms
  • Bertula thyrisalis
  • Pyralis nigricalis

Orthaga thyrisalis is a species of moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Australia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Australian Pyraloidea". Australian Faunal Directory. environment.gov.au. 26 February 2009. Retrieved 26 February 2009.