Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Hemiscopis | |
Hemiscopis expansa is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Warren in 1892. It is found in India.
The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are glossy violet-fuscous, with an ochreous tinge towards the hind margin. The first line is slightly rust-coloured and the second line is dark brown. The costal fourth of the hindwings is clear pale ochreous, while the rest of the wing is pinkish fuscous.
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