Gynautocera papilionaria

Gynautocera papilionaria is a moth of the family Zygaenidae.[1] It is found in south-east Asia, including northern India, Thailand, Laos, Assam, Burma, Vietnam, Tonkin, Hainan, Sumatra, Java, Lombok, Celebes, Amboina, Buru and Batjan. Larvae have been recorded on Litsea monopetala.

Gynautocera papilionaria
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Zygaenidae
Genus: Gynautocera
Species:
G. papilionaria
Binomial name
Gynautocera papilionaria
Guérin-Meneville, 1831

Description

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The wingspan is about 72 mm. It is a day-flying species.


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References

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  1. ^ "Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved October 1, 2023.