Pagyda auroralis Moore
- Family: Crambidae
- Subfamily: Pyraustinae
- Genus: Pagyda
- Distribution: India (Meghalaya), Burma, W. Malaysia, Singapore, Sabah, China, Taiwan.
- Habitat: Lowland & hill forest; <1000m.
- Wing Length: 10.5mm
Taxonomy
The holotype of Haritala auroralis Moore, 1888: 215, Pl.7 fig. 17, is from India [Meghalaya] Cherrapunji.
Description
One of the most distinctive Pagyda sp. in a handsome bright orange and white. The males have the elongated abdomen typical of the genus.
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References
- Moore, F. ([1888] 1887) Heterocera (3): 200-299, pls. 6-8. Heterocera continued (Pyralidae, Crambidae, Geometridae, Tortricidae, Tineidae). In: Hewitson & Moore (1879-1887) Descr. new Ind. lepid. Colln. late Mr. W.S.Atkinson, Asiatic Soc. Bengal, Taylor & Francis, London.