Pterodecta
Sign in to savePterodecta is a genus of moths of the family Callidulidae. This genus is often confused with another genus in the order Lepidoptera, named Callidula. This genus' name in Chinese is 锚纹蛾属, (pronounced Aw-vyu-lair-iya) ==Behaviour== These insects live in high-altitude mountainous areas and fly throughout the day. They are most often seen in July, October, and May in that order. ==Appearance== These insects have yellow/orange wings, with some specific species also having black. ==Distribution== Pterodecta is most commonly found throughout India, China, Japan, and Taiwan. ==Species== Pterodecta f
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Pterodecta is a genus of moths of the family Callidulidae. This genus is often confused with another genus in the order Lepidoptera, named Callidula. This genus' name in Chinese is 锚纹蛾属, (pronounced Aw-vyu-lair-iya) ==Behaviour== These insects live in high-altitude mountainous areas and fly throughout the day. They are most often seen in July, October, and May in that order. ==Appearance== These insects have yellow/orange wings, with some specific species also having black. ==Distribution== Pterodecta is most commonly found throughout India, China, Japan, and Taiwan. ==Species== Pterodecta felderi (Bremer, 1864)
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