Mythimna reversa

Mythimna reversa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Mythimna
Species:
M. reversa
Binomial name
Mythimna reversa
(Moore, 1884)
Synonyms
  • Hypopteridia reversa Moore, 1884
  • Aletia reversa Moore, 1884

Mythimna reversa is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Frederic Moore in 1884.[1] It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka,[2] Borneo, the Philippines,[3] Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia.[4]

Adult wingspan is 4 cm. Forewings pinkish brown with patterned dark lines. A pale line runs from the wingtip to near the middle of the hindmargin. Reniform and orbicular distinctly paler. Hindwings pale grey with darker margins.[5][6] Larval food plants include various grasses such as Paspalum.

References

  1. ^ "Species Details: Hypopteridia reversa Moore, 1884". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  2. ^ Koçak, Ahmet Ömer & Kemal, Muhabbet (20 February 2012). "Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka". Cesa News (79). Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara: 1–57 – via Academia.
  3. ^ "Mythimna reversa Moore distribution". みんなで作る日本産蛾類図鑑 [An Identification Guide of Japanese Moths Compiled by Everyone] (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  4. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Mythimna reversa (Moore, 1884)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  5. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (24 August 2004). "Mythimna reversa (Moore, [1884])". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  6. ^ Holloway, Jeremy Daniel. "Mythimna (Aletia) reversa Moore". The Moths of Borneo. Retrieved 28 March 2018.


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