Setora postornata

Setora postornata is a species of slug moth described by George Hampson in 1900. It is found in Asia,[2] more specifically in Northeastern India, Nepal, Buthan,[3] China, Vietnam, and Northern Laos.[4]

Setora postornata
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Limacodidae
Genus: Setora
Species:
S. postornata
Binomial name
Setora postornata
(Hampson, 1900)
Synonyms[1]
  • Setora postornata f. hampsoni Strand, 1922
  • Setora sinensis Moore, 1877
  • Thosea hampsoni Strand, 1922
  • Thosea postornata Hampson, 1900

The Setora postornata feeds on plants.

It can cause allergic reactions.[4]

References
  1. "Setora postornata". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. Citizen science observations for Setora postornata at iNaturalist
  3. "Setora postornata (Hampson, 1900) - | Moths". www.mothsofindia.org. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  4. "Setora postornata (Setora postornata)". Picture Insect. Retrieved 2024-03-18.


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