Alypophanes iridocosma
| Alypophanes iridocosma | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Alypophanes |
| Species: | A. iridocosma |
| Binomial name | |
| Alypophanes iridocosma Turner, 1908 | |
Alypophanes iridocosma is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Queensland (in rainforest from Iron Range south to Ingham).
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.