Metasia triplex

Metasia triplex is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1913. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

Metasia triplex
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M. triplex
Binomial name
Metasia triplex
(Turner, 1913)
Synonyms
  • Conoprora triplex Turner, 1913

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings have three oblique fuscous lines, as well as an indistinct interrupted terminal line. The hindwings are whitish.[2]

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Studies in Australian Lepidoptera, Pyralidae


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