Metallarcha achoeusalis

Metallarcha achoeusalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in Australia.[1]

Metallarcha achoeusalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Metallarcha
Species:
M. achoeusalis
Binomial name
Metallarcha achoeusalis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Botys achoeusalis Walker, 1859

The markings of the forewings are similar to Metallarcha eurychrysa, but the pale yellow is replaced by deep orange. The hindwings are deep orange with a dark fuscous hindmarginal band.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Transactions of the Entomological Society of London   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.