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Utriculofera fuscapex

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Utriculofera fuscapex
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U. fuscapex
Binomial name
Utriculofera fuscapex
Hampson, 1893

Utriculofera fuscapex is a moth in the Arctiidae family. It was described by Hampson in 1893. It is found in Sri Lanka and India, as well as on Borneo.[1] The habitat consists of lowland forests.

Description

Wingspan 16mm. Body brownish grey. Fore wings has dark parts in costa, and inner base is brownish. Two dark specks runs beyond the cell. Apex suffused with fuscous color.[2]

References

  1. ^ Utriculofera at funet
  2. ^ Hampson G. F. (1892). "The Fauna Of British India Including Ceylon And Burma Moths Vol-ii". Digital Library of India. p. 558. Retrieved 4 July 2016.