Thesaurica argentifera

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Thesaurica argentifera
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T. argentifera
Binomial name
Thesaurica argentifera
(Hampson, 1913)
Synonyms
  • Sameodes argentiferaHampson, 1913

Thesaurica argentifera is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1913. [1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The forewings are brown and yellow, with scattered dark grey and white spots. The hindwings are dark grey. [2]

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References

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  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (16 March 2012). "Thesaurica argentifera (Hampson, 1913)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 2 November 2018.