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Phaeophlebosia

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Phaeophlebosia is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae erected by George Hampson in 1900. Its single species, Phaeophlebosia furcifera, the forked footman, was first described by Francis Walker in 1854. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The wings are pale yellow with veins accentuated in dark brown.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (25 June 2015). "Phaeophlebosia Hampson, 1900". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (13 March 2019). "Phaeophlebosia furcifera (Walker, 1854) Forked Footman". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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Phaeophlebosia: Brief Summary

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Phaeophlebosia is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae erected by George Hampson in 1900. Its single species, Phaeophlebosia furcifera, the forked footman, was first described by Francis Walker in 1854. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The wings are pale yellow with veins accentuated in dark brown.

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