Tamba mnionomera
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
Family: | Erebidae |
Genus: | Tamba |
Species: | T. mnionomera |
Binomial name | |
Tamba mnionomera Hampson, 1926 |
Tamba mnionomera is a noctuoid moth of the family Erebidae first described by George Hampson in 1926.[1]
Characteristics
[edit]This is one of the similar species, with a longitudinal dark streak on the forewing that meets the margin at its angle. T. mnionomera has a weaker streak, more lunulate fasciation, and greenish markings, particularly a spot in the center of the hindwing just distal to the postmedial.
Distribution and habitat
[edit]It is found in Thailand and Sundaland. The species is frequent in the lowlands, found in a range of forest types and in disturbed habitats.
References
[edit]- ^ Holloway, Jeremy Daniel. "Tamba mnionomera Hampson". The Moths of Borneo. Retrieved November 19, 2019.