Halone ophiodes
Halone ophiodes, the cryptic halone, is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Meyrick in 1886. It is found in Australia.[1]
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The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings have a complex pattern of shades of grey and brown. The hindwings are yellow with brown markings.[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (7 December 2015). "Halone ophiodes (Meyrick, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (17 September 2013). "Halone ophiodes (Meyrick, 1886) Cryptic Halone". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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