Biology:Campylotes histrionicus

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Short description: Species of moth

Campylotes histrionicus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Zygaenidae
Genus: Campylotes
Species:
C. histrionicus
Binomial name
Campylotes histrionicus
Westwood, 1839
Synonyms
  • Chalcosia histrionica

Campylotes histrionicus is a day-flying moth of the family Zygaenidae found in Asia, including northern India , Vietnam and Nepal. In India, it is found throughout the Himalayas. It is black with red and orange streaks and white spots resembling the pattern of Danaus genutia.[1] The binomial name was given by John O. Westwood in 1839.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5028769 entry