Amorbaea hepatica
Species of moth
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Amorbaea hepatica is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1908. It is found in India.[1]
| Amorbaea hepatica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Genus: | Amorbaea |
| Species: | A. hepatica |
| Binomial name | |
| Amorbaea hepatica Meyrick, 1908 | |
The wingspan is 22–26 mm. The forewings are purple-brownish ochreous, more purplish towards the base and with the costal edge finely yellowish. The hindwings are ochreous yellowish, with a slight fuscous tinge.[2]
