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Hectobrocha adoxa

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Hectobrocha adoxa
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H. adoxa
Binomial name
Hectobrocha adoxa
(Meyrick, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Neobrocha adoxa Meyrick, 1886

Hectobrocha adoxa, the unadorned footman, is a species of moth of the subfamily Arctiinae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1886.[1] It is known from the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults have brown forewings with an indistinct pattern. The hindwings are plain pale brown.[2]

References

  1. ^ Australian Faunal Directory
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (23 January 2017). "Hectobrocha adoxa (Meyrick, 1886) Unadorned Footman". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 18 October 2019.