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

  1. Don Herbison-Evans and Stella Crossley (3 February 2010). "Alypophanes iridocosma". lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. Retrieved 7 June 2010.

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