Psilopleura polia

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Psilopleura polia
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P. polia
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Psilopleura polia
H. Druce, 1898

Psilopleura polia is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1898. [1] It is found from southern Texas [2] to Central America and Vanuatu. [3]

The wingspan is about 38 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in November in Texas.

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Psilopleura polia Druce, 1898". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  2. "930453.00 – 8276.1 – Psilopleura polia – Druce, 1898". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (February 21, 2019). "Species Psilopleura polia - Hodges#8276.1". BugGuide. Retrieved August 29, 2019.