Earias insulana, Insect, Butterflies and moths, Pink bollworm, Nolidae
Earias is a genus of moth in the monotypic subfamily Eariadinae of the family Nolidae. Species are found throughout European, Asian and Australian continents.
Palpi upturned and second joint reaching vertex of head. Third joint porrect and varying in length. Antennae minutely ciliated in male. Fore wings with veins 3 to 5 from near angle of cell, vein 6 from upper angle, and veins 7 to 9 stalked. Hind wings with veins 3 and 4 stalked, vein 5 absent, veins 6 and 7 from upper angle and vein 8 from center of cell.
