- Source: Hypocala deflorata
Hypocala deflorata is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. It is widespread from India, Sri Lanka to Africa and to Australia and many Pacific islands. Records include China, Borneo, Queensland, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Rotuma, Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii, Norfolk Island and New Zealand.
Description
Full-grown larvae are about 45 mm.
The pupa is about 22 mm in length and is medium dark brown.
In the adult, the head, thorax and forewings are pale violaceous grey. Hindwings with large orange area. Marginal black area reduced and the two orange spots conjoined. Ventral side black on forewing reduced to two bars, and that on hindwing also much reduced.
Ecology
The larvae feed on Diospyros pallens, Diospyros villosa, Diospyros dichrophylla, Diospyros lycioides, Maba sandwicensis, Royena and Sapota species.
Subspecies
Hypocala deflorata deflorata
Hypocala deflorata australiae (Queensland, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Rotuma, Fiji, Samoa, Norfolk Island, New Zealand)
References
External links
Zimmerman, Elwood C. (1958). Insects of Hawaii. Vol. 7 Macrolepidoptera. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu. hdl:10125/7336.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar ngengat Taiwan
- Hypocala deflorata
- Hypocala
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- List of moths of South Africa (Noctuidae)
- List of moths of Japan (Noctuoidea)
- List of moths of Sri Lanka
- List of Lepidoptera of Fiji
- List of Lepidoptera of French Polynesia
- List of Lepidoptera of New Zealand
- Hypocalinae
