Symmetrodes sciocosma

Symmetrodes sciocosma is a moth belonging to the subfamily Arctiinae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1888. This species is native to Australia,[1] specifically found in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.

Symmetrodes sciocosma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Erebidae
Subfamily:
Arctiinae
Genus:
Symmetrodes
Species:
S. sciocosma
Binomial name
Symmetrodes sciocosma
Meyrick, 1888
Synonyms
  • Asura ectophaea Hampson, 1900
  • Asura atrifusa Hampson, 1900
  • Asura reducta Draudt, 1914 (nec Rothschild, 1913)
  • Asura reductana Strand, 1922

The wingspan of this species measures approximately 20 mm. Its forewings display a brown coloration with yellow veins and edges.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Symmetrodes sciocosma Meyrick, 1888". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (10 February 2013). "Symmetrodes sciocosma Meyrick, 1888". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 12 October 2019.


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