Hestiochora
Encyclopedia
Hestiochora is a genus
of moth
s of the Zygaenidae
family.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of moth
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
s of the Zygaenidae
Zygaenidae
The Zygaenidae moths are a family of Lepidoptera. The majority of zygaenids are tropical, but they are nevertheless quite well represented in temperate regions. There are about 1000 species. Various species are commonly known as Burnet or Forester moths, often qualified by the number of spots,...
family.
Species
- Hestiochora continentalisHestiochora continentalisHestiochora continentalis is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found from southern Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria and South Australia. It is also present in Western Australia....
Tarmann, 2005 - Hestiochora erythrotaHestiochora erythrotaHestiochora erythrota is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in New South Wales and Queensland.-External links:*...
Meyrick, 1886 - Hestiochora furcataHestiochora furcataHestiochora furcata is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found from southern Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria and South Australia....
Tarmann, 2005 - Hestiochora intermixtaHestiochora intermixtaHestiochora intermixta is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.-External links:**...
Tarmann, 2005 - Hestiochora occidentalisHestiochora occidentalisHestiochora occidentalis is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is endemic to the temperate parts of Western Australia.The length of the forewings is 7.5-9 mm for males and 8.5-9 mm for females...
Tarmann, 2005 - Hestiochora queenslandensisHestiochora queenslandensisHestiochora queenslandensis is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales.The length of the forewings is 7.5-9 mm for males and 8.5-10 mm for females. There are at least two generations per year....
Tarmann, 2005 - Hestiochora tricolorHestiochora tricolorHestiochora tricolor is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in the southern half of Australia, including Tasmania.The wingspan is about 20 mm. The adults are rather wasp-like. They have black bodies with white bands, and a red collar around their heads...
(Walker, 1854) - Hestiochora xanthocomaHestiochora xanthocomaHestiochora xanthocoma is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in the tropical parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland.The length of the forewings is 7-8 mm for males and 8-8.5 mm for females. The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are rather wasp-like. They have a black body with some...
Meyrick, 1886