Callopistria apicalis explained

Callopistria apicalis is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.[1] It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka,[2] Sundaland and the Philippines.[3]

The male has strongly bipectinate (comb like on both sides) antennae. Forewings dark, dull brown with obscure markings. There is a row of irregular, black, sagittate (arrowhead-shaped) marks. The basal part of the forewing is darker. Reniform distally paler. Hindwings dull brown with pale brown or whitish basal area.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Details: Mosara apicalis Walker, 1855 . Catalogue of Life . 29 May 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 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Savela . Markku . Callopistria apicalis (Walker, 1855) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . October 4, 2018.
  4. Web site: Callopistria apicalis Walker comb. n. . The Moths of Borneo. 28 March 2018.

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