Symmetrodes sciocosma

Symmetrodes sciocosma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Arctiidae
Genus: Symmetrodes
Species: S. sciocosma
Binomial name
Symmetrodes sciocosma
Meyrick, 1888
Synonyms
  • Asura ectophaea Hampson, 1900
  • Asura atrifusa Hampson, 1900
  • Asura reducta Draudt, 1914 (nec Rothschild, 1913)
  • Asura reductana Strand, 1922

Symmetrodes sciocosma is a moth in the Arctiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1888. It is found in Australia,[1] where it is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are brown with yellow veins and edges. The hindwings are pale brown, darkening toward the margins.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Symmetrodes at funet
  2. ↑ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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