Herimosa albovenata

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Herimosa albovenata
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H. albovenata
Binomial name
Herimosa albovenata
Waterhouse, 1940
Synonyms
  • Anisynta albovenata
  • Anisynta weemala
  • Anisynta fuscata

Herimosa albovenata, the white-veined skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Australia in inland New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 30 mm (1.2 in).

The larvae feed on Austrostipa scabra, Austrostipa semibarbata, Austrostipa falcata and Austrostipa eremophila.

Subspecies[edit]

  • Herimosa albovenata albovenata
  • Herimosa albovenata fuscata
  • Herimosa albovenata weemala

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