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Hesychopa chionora

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Hesychopa chionora
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H. chionora
Binomial name
Hesychopa chionora
(Meyrick, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Lithosia chionora Meyrick, 1886
  • Apistosia chionora

Hesychopa chionora, the white footman, is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Meyrick in 1886. It is found in the Australian states of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales.[1]

The wingspan is about 35 mm. Adults have white forewings with slight darkening at the apices. The hindwings are plain pale brown.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Hesychopa chionora (Meyrick, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella (7 June 2014). "Hesychopa chionora (Meyrick, 1886) White Footman". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 11 October 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)