Biology:Altha nivea
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Species: | A. nivea
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| Altha nivea Walker, 1862
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Altha nivea is a moth of the family Limacodidae first described by Francis Walker in 1862.[1] It is found in Sri Lanka,[2] India , Borneo.
The forewings are a white-orange to brown shade. Prominent dark dots are found at one third from the apex on the wing margins.[3]
Larval food plants include Camellia.
References
- ↑ "Species Details: Altha nivea Walker, 1862". http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/8574897057b96ae616ab97fc66ebe051. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ↑ Koçak, Ahmet Ömer; Kemal, Muhabbet (20 February 2012). "Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka". Cesa News (Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara) (79): 1–57. https://www.academia.edu/1782757/Ko%C3%A7ak_A.%C3%96._and_M._Kemal_2012_Preliminary_list_of_the_Lepidoptera_of_Sri_Lanka._Cesa_News_79_1-57. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ↑ "Altha nivea Walker". http://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-1/limacodidae/limacodidae-4-1.php. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q13308689 entry
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