Philenora undulosa

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Philenora undulosa
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P. undulosa
Binomial name
Philenora undulosa
(Walker, 1857)
Synonyms
  • Acontia undulosaWalker, [1858]
  • Termessa lyellianaLower, 1893

Philenora undulosa is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1857. It is found in Australia (New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania). [1]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are off white with dark brown markings, including several jagged lines across the forewings. The hindwings are pale yellow. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Philenora undulosa (Walker, [1858])". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  2. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia