Biology:Chloroclystis approximata
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Chloroclystis |
| Species: | C. approximata
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| Chloroclystis approximata (Walker, 1869)[1]
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Chloroclystis approximata, the cherry looper moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1869. It is found in Australia [2] (New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania).
The wingspan is about 40 millimetres (1.6 in). Adults are variable in colour, ranging from green to brown or grey, with a scalloped banded pattern.
The larvae feed on the flowers and young fruit of Prunus avium, Malus domestica and Acacia dealbata. They are variable in colour, ranging from green to yellow or even brown.[3]
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Chloroclystis approximata (Walker 1869)". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82854065. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ↑ F. Walker (1869). E. W. Janson. ed. Characters of undescribed Lepidoptera: Heterocera. London. pp. 112. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Chloroclystis_approximata.
- ↑ "Australian Insects". http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/lare/approx.html.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q13465226 entry
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