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Barisania honeyi
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B. honeyi
Binomial name
Barisania honeyi

Barisania honeyi is a species of moth of the Limacodidae family. It is found in northern and central Thailand, northern Vietnam and central Burma on altitudes between 320 and 1,650 meters.[1]

The wingspan is 27–33 mm. The forewings and hindwings are reddish-brown with a yellow outer margin. Adults are on wing in June, August, September, November and December.

Etymology

The species is named for Mr. Martin Honey.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Alexey Solovyev (2009): Notes on South-East Asian Limacodidae (Lepidoptera, Zygaenoidea) with one new genus and eleven new species. Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 152: 167–183