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Metasia zinckenialis

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Metasia zinckenialis
Metasia zinckenialis, Queensland, Australia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Metasia
Species:
M. zinckenialis
Binomial name
Metasia zinckenialis
Hampson, 1899

Metasia zinckenialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1899. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1][2][3]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The wings are black with white spots.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Species Metasia zinckenialis Hampson, 1899". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  3. ^ "Metasia zinckenialis". GBIF. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  4. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (28 January 2013). "Metasia zinckenialis Hampson, 1899". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 28 October 2018.