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Epiplema quadristrigata

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Epiplema quadristrigata
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E. quadristrigata
Binomial name
Epiplema quadristrigata
(Walker, 1866)
Synonyms
  • Erosia quadristrigata Walker, 1866
  • Epiplema pulverea Hampson, 1893
  • Epiplema oxytypa Turner, 1903

Epiplema quadristrigata is a moth of the family Uraniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found in Australia and Sri Lanka.[2]

Its wingspan is about 2 cm. The wings are off white with brown bands and lines. Hindwing margins each with two tails.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Species Details: Epiplema quadristrigata Walker, 1866". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  2. ^ Koçak, Ahmet Ömer; Kemal, Muhabbet (20 February 2012). "Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka". Cesa News (79). Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara: 1–57 – via Academia.
  3. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella (3 April 2015). "Epiplema quadristrigata (Walker, 1866)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 8 October 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)