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Nymphicula hampsoni

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Nymphicula hampsoni is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2014. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is 15–16 mm. The base of the forewing is dark brown with a white antemedian band. The medial area is white. There are two parallel brown lines before the yellow-orange terminal area. The base of the hindwings is brown with a white subbasal band and a brown antemedian band.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Sir George Hampson.

References

Nymphicula hampsoni Wikipedia


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