Amerila serica

Amerila serica is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1886. It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Amerila serica
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A. serica
Binomial name
Amerila serica
Meyrick, 1886

Adults have uniform translucent pale brown wings. The hindwings have a broad fringe of hairs along the inner margin. When disturbed, the moth exudes a froth from behind its head.[1]

References

  1. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (10 April 2017). "Amerila serica Meyrick, 1886". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 25 August 2019.


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