Adrapsa is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. It was erected by Francis Walker in 1859.

Adrapsa
Adrapsa ablualis
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Adrapsa

Walker, [1859]
Synonyms
  • Lusia Walker, [1858]
  • Onevatha Walker, [1859]
  • Badiza Walker, 1864
  • Murgisa Walker, 1864
  • Amilaga Swinhoe, 1901
  • Apladrapsa Warren, 1913

Description edit

Palpi with second joint reaching above vertex of head. Thorax and abdomen smoothly scaled. Tibia slightly hairy. Forewings with somewhat acute apex. Hindwings with short cell. Veins 3 and 4 usually stalked with stalked vein 6 and 7. Vein 5 from near lower angle of cell.[1]

Species edit

In alphabetical order:[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Hampson, G. F. (1895). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume III. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Adrapsa Walker, [1859]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved July 25, 2018.