Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Scientific name Alypophanes iridocosma | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Alypophanes Rank Species | |
Alypophanes iridocosma is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Queensland (in rainforest from Iron Range south to Ingham).
Adults have yellow wings with black and red markings. There is a prominent white spot on the abdomen. While resting, the forewings and hind wings are disconnected.
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