Metallarcha achoeusalis

Metallarcha achoeusalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Metallarcha
Species: M. achoeusalis
Binomial name
Metallarcha achoeusalis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Botys achoeusalis Walker, 1859

Metallarcha achoeusalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Walker in 1859. It is found in Australia.[1]

The markings of the forewings are similar to Metallarcha eurychrysa, but the pale yellow is replaced by deep orange. The hindwings are deep orange, with a dark fuscous hindmarginal band.[2]

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