Agrotera barcealis explained

Agrotera barcealis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Borneo and Mysol.[2]

The forewings are opalescent white with ochreous-brown speckles at the base. Both wings have a slender ochreous-brown outer discal line, bordered with pale yellow externally. This is followed by a brown speckled submarginal band.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
  2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Agrotera barcealis (Walker, 1859) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 24, 2018.
  3. https://archive.org/stream/lepidopteraofcey03moor#page/289/mode/1up The Lepidoptera of Ceylon 3 (2): 289