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Observation_236684
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Micrapatetis
RS: https://www.mothsofindia.org/maliattha-quadripartita
Maliattha quadripartita in my opinion
GI: This moth has a thick black band below the head which is not seen in Maliattha quadripartita. Hampson's description does say "... the head and thorax being marked
with black." He does not say it's a black band as is the description given for the bands seen on other parts. Also none of the images on the moths website or seen at other sites show M quadripartita with such a prominent black band below the head. Hence I suggest: Maliattha spp.
SS: Micrapatetis spp. Superficially like Micrapatetis leucozona (EL).
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/leucozona.html
Maliattha quadripartita?
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/162593174
RS: https://www.mothsofindia.org/maliattha-quadripartita
Maliattha quadripartita in my opinion
GI: This moth has a thick black band below the head which is not seen in Maliattha quadripartita. Hampson's description does say "... the head and thorax being marked
with black." He does not say it's a black band as is the description given for the bands seen on other parts. Also none of the images on the moths website or seen at other sites show M quadripartita with such a prominent black band below the head. Hence I suggest: Maliattha spp.
SS: Micrapatetis spp. Superficially like Micrapatetis leucozona (EL).
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/leucozona.html
Maliattha quadripartita?
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/162593174