Melastrota Hampson 1905

Melastrota is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae erected by George Hampson in 1905. Its only species, Melastrota nigrisquamata, was described by Swinhoe in 1901. It is found in Australia,^[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.

References

• Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.