Heterotropa Explained

Heterotropa is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Heterotropa fastosa, is found in Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland. Both the genus and species were first described by Turner in 1940.^[1]

The forewings have a bold pattern of yellow, brown and white.^[2]

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Arctiidae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . 24 June 2015 . Heterotropa Turner, 1940 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 18 October 2019.
2. Web site: Herbison-Evans . Don . Crossley . Stella . amp . 5 February 2010 . Heterotropa fastosa Turner, 1940 . Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths . 18 October 2019.