Pseudogyrtona perversa

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Pseudogyrtona perversa
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P. perversa
Binomial name
Pseudogyrtona perversa
(Walker, 1862)
Synonyms
  • Xylina perverseWalker, 1862

Pseudogyrtona perversa is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Francis Walker in 1862. [1] It is found in Sri Lanka, [2] Borneo and Australia.

Its wingspan is about 2.5 cm. Adult with brownish body, with a complex pattern on each forewing. A dark triangular patch found near the center of each costa. Hindwings are plain brownish. [3]

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References

  1. "Species Details: Pseudogyrtona perversa Walker, 1863". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  2. Koçak, Ahmet Ömer; Kemal, Muhabbet (20 February 2012). "Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka". Cesa News. Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara (79): 1–57 via Academia.
  3. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (9 January 2012). "Pseudogyrtona perversa (Walker, 1862)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 14 October 2018.