Microstola Explained

Microstola is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Microstola ammoscia, is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland. Both the genus and species were first described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1920.[2] The habitat consists of wet tropics.[3]

Adults are pale brown, except for two dark spots on the forewings.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . 24 June 2015 . Microstola Lower, 1920 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 23 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . 5 November 2004 . Microstola Lower, 1920 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . 10 July 2020.
  3. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Microstola_ammoscia Australian Faunal Directory
  4. Web site: Herbison-Evans . Don . Crossley . Stella . amp . 20 July 2019 . Microstola ammoscia Lower, 1920 . Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths . 23 October 2019.

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