Alypophanes iridocosma
Alypophanes iridocosma is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Queensland (in rainforest from Iron Range south to Ingham).
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| Species: | A. iridocosma |
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| Alypophanes iridocosma Turner, 1908 | |
Adults have yellow wings with black and red markings. There is a prominent white spot on the abdomen. While resting, the forewings and hind wings are disconnected.[1]
References
- Don Herbison-Evans and Stella Crossley (3 February 2010). "Alypophanes iridocosma". lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
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