Adrapsa ablualis facts for kids
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Herminiinae
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Adrapsa
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A. ablualis
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| Adrapsa ablualis Walker, 1859
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The Adrapsa ablualis is a type of moth. It belongs to the Noctuidae family. This moth can be found in Queensland, Australia. It also lives in parts of Southeast Asia. A scientist named Francis Walker first described this moth in 1859.
Meet the Adrapsa ablualis Moth
This section will tell you more about the Adrapsa ablualis moth. You will learn about its size and where it lives.
What Does It Look Like?
The Adrapsa ablualis moth has a unique appearance. Male moths have a wingspan of about 32 millimeters (1.26 inches). Female moths are a bit larger. Their wingspan is around 36 millimeters (1.42 inches).
Male moths have a special feature. They have a tuft of long hair on their palpi. Palpi are like small feelers near their mouth. The antennae of the male moth also have a special shape. They have tiny comb-like structures called pectinations.
The moth's forewings have white lines. These lines are called antemedial and postmedial lines. They are mostly straight. There is also a wavy white line near the edge of the wing. You might also see a white speck in the middle of the wing. There is another white spot at the end of a special area called the cell.
The hindwings of this moth have a white base. The underside of both wings is also interesting. The area near the body is speckled with white dots.
Where Does It Live?
The Adrapsa ablualis moth lives in two main regions. One place is Queensland, which is a state in Australia. The other region is Southeast Asia. This includes countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Moths are often found in areas with lots of plants. This is because they feed on nectar or plant juices.
