Hypena obacerralis explained

Hypena obacerralis is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found throughout Africa, the Middle East and South Asia (India, Sri Lanka) and Malaysia.[1] [2]

Description

Its wingspan is about 24–30 mm. Forewings much broader. The outer margin less oblique. Raised tufts are slight. Body pale or dark greyish reddish brown. Forewings slightly irrorated (speckled) with dark scales. There are traces of an antemedial waved line and a dark speck in the cell present. An oblique slightly sinuous rusty line runs from the costa before apex to middle of inner margin. Traces of an oblique dark line can be seen from the apex, often with a more or less complete dark specks series found on it. Abdomen and hindwings fuscous. Body color slightly paler or darker according to the region.[3]

Larva known to feed on Commelina pacifica plants.[4]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De Prins . J. . De Prins . W. . amp . 2018 . Hypena obacerralis Walker, 1859 . Afromoths . July 31, 2018.
  2. Web site: Snout Moth (Hypena obacerralis) . Natures World of Wonder South Africa . 30 August 2013 . 27 August 2016.
  3. Book: Hampson, G. F. . George Hampson

    . George Hampson . 1895 . The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume III . Moths - Vol. III . Taylor and Francis . Biodiversity Heritage Library.

  4. Web site: Hypena obacerralis, Walker, 1859 . African Moths . 27 August 2016.