Prorodes mimica

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Prorodes mimica
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P. mimica
Binomial name
Prorodes mimica
C. Swinhoe, 1894
Synonyms
  • Notarcha triparalisWarren, 1896
  • Idiostrophe albipunctataWarren, 1896

Prorodes mimica is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles Swinhoe in 1894. [1] It is found in north-eastern India, Myanmar, Malaysia, Ambon Island, [2] New Guinea and Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland. [3]

The wingspan is about 36 mm. The forewings are dark bronzy fuscous, with darker indistinct markings, indicated by pale whitish spots that follow them. [4]

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References

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  3. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (March 19, 2012). "Prorodes mimica Swinhoe, 1894". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved June 19, 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  4. Annals and Magazine of Natural History. (6) 17 (97): 102.