Arcilasisa is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae. Its only species, Arcilasisa sobria, is found in southern India. Both the genus and species were first described by Francis Walker in 1865.[1][2]

Arcilasisa
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Arcilasisa

Walker, 1865
Species:
A. sobria
Binomial name
Arcilasisa sobria
Walker, 1865

Description

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Its eyes are minutely pubescent. The proboscis is well developed. Palpi obliquely porrect (extending forward) with somewhat long hair below. Thorax and abdomen tuftless. Legs spineless.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Arcilasisa Walker, 1865". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Arcilasisa Walker, 1865". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.