Nordstromia undata

(Nordstromia undata)

Description

Nordstromia undata is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It was described by Watson in 1968. It is found in Yunnan, China. The length of the forewings is 17-19.5 mm for males and 17.5–21 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is buff, slightly darker apically. The medial fasciae and cell-spots are darker buff and the subterminal fascia is dark brown. The outer margin is edged with orange buff. The hindwings are brownish white, sometimes with traces of a postmedial and subterminal fascia at the anal margin. The discocellular spot of the under surface is usually showing through the wing.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Drepanidae
Genus:Nordstromia
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