Olyssa Explained

Olyssa is a monotypic moth genus of the family Erebidae. Its only species, Olyssa calamitosa, is found in Australia in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Both the genus and the species were first described by Francis Walker in 1858.[1] [2]

The wingspan is about 40 mm.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . 16 June 2019 . Olyssa Walker, 1858 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 24 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . 5 November 2004 . Olyssa Walker, 1858 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . 24 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Herbison-Evans . Don . Crossley . Stella . amp . 12 May 2019. Olyssa calamitosa Walker, 1858 . Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths . 24 May 2020.

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