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Melaleucia obliquifasciata

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Melaleucia obliquifasciata is a moth of the Micronoctuidae family. It is known from south-central Sri Lanka.

There are probably multiple generations per year. With adults recorded in all months except January, February, October and December.

The wingspan is 12-15 mm. The forewing is broad and white, although there is a terminal line in some specimens marked by black interveinal dots. The hindwing is light greyish brown, with an indistinct discal spot.

References

Melaleucia obliquifasciata Wikipedia


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