Metathrinca illuvialis explained

Metathrinca illuvialis is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1914. It is found in Assam, India.[1]

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are whitish ochreous, with a faint grey tinge and with the costal edge dark fuscous towards the base. There is a submarginal series of seven large black dots around the apex and termen. The hindwings are ochreous whitish.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . August 27, 2014 . Metathrinca illuvialis (Meyrick, 1914) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . September 7, 2020.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/journalofbombayn221913bomb#page/778/mode/1up Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 22 (4): 778.