Palpifer sexnotatus

Checklist Number
03.0001 [B&F: N/A]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Hepialidae
Subfamily:Hepialinae
Genus:Palpifer
Species:sexnotatus
Authority:(Moore, 1879)

One specimen reared from imported Arum tubers, 1981 (exhibited at the BENHS annual exhibition in 1982). An Indian species, very unlikely to reach these shores under natural conditions.