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Pyralid Moth

Persicoptera aglaopa

Description:

This is one of the most attractive of pyralids. It sat upright resting on its legs, hlding up a recurved abdomen. Wings ( span about 15 mm) were a beautiful and rich mix of deep red and orange. The fore wings were divided into three parts with the mid section showing a dark spot near the costa. Antennae were swept back

Habitat:

Spotted in the house under bright lights - very warm night.
Occurrence record: http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:b...

Notes:

Previously known as Endotricha aglaopa.
Although very attractive, most in this family are agricultural pests. Family: Pyralidae

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2 Comments

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 6 years ago

Thanks Christine. I still need to confirm the ID - might have got it wrong.

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

Lovely!

Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Nov 29, 2017
Submitted on Nov 30, 2017

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