Xyleutes persona
species of insect
Xyleutes persona the Persona Wood Moth is a moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka, south-east Asia, Sundaland, Sulawesi, New Guinea and Queensland. The habitat consists of lowland forests.
Description
The head and abdomen of the male is black. The thorax is covered with erect white scales. The forewings are blackish. The reticulations (net-like pattern) are not so close. The inner marginal area with irregular white conjoined patches. White patches on the costa towards the apex. A black streak beyond the cell.
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The date and method of observation matter as much as the stated conclusion, especially where classification or consensus has changed. The source revision retrieved here is dated Aug 9, 2024. The linked authority identifier is Q28959794. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference.
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