Aphendala recta
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Aphendala recta (Hampson, 1893)
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Aphendala recta is a moth of the family Limacodidae first described by George Hampson in 1893.[1] It is found in Sri Lanka.[2]
Forewings grayish brown with indistinct external fasciae. A pale ovoid shading near the outer margin of forewing. There is a distinct white distal border of the medial fascia.[3] Larval food plant is Camellia sinensis.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Species Details: Thosea recta Hampson, 1893". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "A review of the genus Aphendala Walker, 1865 with notes on confusing genera" (PDF). Atalanta. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Thosea recta hosts". HOSTS. Retrieved 28 June 2018.