Altha nivea explained

Altha nivea is a moth of the family Limacodidae first described by Francis Walker in 1862.[1] It is found in Sri Lanka,[2] India, Borneo.

The forewings are a white-orange to brown shade. Prominent dark dots are found at one third from the apex on the wing margins.[3]

Larval food plants include Camellia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Details: Altha nivea Walker, 1862 . Catalogue of Life . 29 June 2018.
  2. Koçak . Ahmet Ömer . Kemal . Muhabbet . 20 February 2012 . Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka . Cesa News . 79 . 1–57 . Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara . 29 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Altha nivea Walker . Moths of Borneo. 28 June 2018.

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