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Amorbaea hepatica

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Amorbaea hepatica
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A. hepatica
Binomial name
Amorbaea hepatica
Meyrick, 1908

Amorbaea hepatica is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1908. It is found in India.[1]

The wingspan is 22–26 mm. The forewings are purple-brownish ochreous, more purplish towards the base and with the costal edge finely yellowish. The hindwings are ochreous yellowish, with a slight fuscous tinge.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (July 11, 2014). "Amorbaea hepatica Meyrick, 1908". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 18 (3): 627.