Parelictis
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Genus: | Parelictis Meyrick, 1886
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Species: | P. saleuta
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Parelictis saleuta Meyrick, 1886
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Parelictis is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae. It contains the single species Parelictis saleuta, which is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Victoria.[1]
The wingspan is about 35 mm. The forewings are grey with slight patterning. The hindwings are pale yellow. Females have dark hindwing apices.[2]
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