Rhapsa suscitatalis

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R. suscitatalis
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Rhapsa suscitatalis
Walker, 1859

Rhapsa suscitatalis, the wedged rhapsa, is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Francis Walker in 1859. [1] It is found in Australia in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (16 June 2019). "Rhapsa suscitatalis (Walker, [1859])". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (9 May 2019). "Rhapsa suscitatalis (Walker, 1859), Wedged Rhapsa". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 18 December 2019.