Moca purpurascens

Moca purpurascens is a moth in the family Immidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1893. It is found in India.[1]

Moca purpurascens
Scientific classification
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Genus:
Moca
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M. purpurascens
Binomial name
Moca purpurascens
(Hampson, [1893])
Synonyms
  • Callartona purpurascens Hampson, [1893]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. Adults are black, with a brilliant purple shot, the forewings with two large yellow triangular spots on the costa. The hindwings have a yellow streak below the cell, curving up to the costa beyond it.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Moca purpurascens (Hampson, [1893])". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  2. Hampson, G. F. (1892). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume I. Taylor and Francis. p. 233-234 via Biodiversity Heritage Library.


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