Termessa congrua

Termessa congrua is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1865. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland.[2]

Termessa congrua
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T. congrua
Binomial name
Termessa congrua
Walker, [1865]

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are yellow with two black zig-zag lines across the forewings, and a black mark on the margin near the apex. The hindwings are yellow with a black band along each margin.[3]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Termessa congrua Walker, [1865]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  2. Australian Faunal Directory
  3. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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