Biology:Aquis orbicularis

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Short description: Species of moth

Aquis orbicularis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Aquis
Species:
A. orbicularis
Binomial name
Aquis orbicularis
(Walker, 1858)
Synonyms
  • Diomea orbicularis Walker, 1858
  • Labanda griseinigra Hampson, 1894

Aquis orbicularis is a moth of the family Nolidae first described by Francis Walker in 1858.[1] It is found in the India n subregion, Sri Lanka,[2] Peninsular Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Borneo.[3][4]

Description

Forewings brownish with falcate apex. There is a curved transverse fascia found in the medial area. Several black dots found on forewings, but absent in hindwings. Male genitalia with triangular uncus and broad valves.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13389245 entry