Biology:Chloroclystis costicavata
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Short description: Species of moth
Chloroclystis costicavata | |
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Chloroclystis costicavata (fem.) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Chloroclystis |
Species: | C. costicavata
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Binomial name | |
Chloroclystis costicavata de Joannis, 1932[1]
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Chloroclystis costicavata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion.[2]
The wingspan of this moth is approx. 12–15 millimetres (0.47–0.59 in). The edge of the forewings of the males have a convexed shape that makes it easy to distinguish them from the females.
Their larvae feed on the flowers of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae).
See also
- List of moths of Mauritius
- List of moths of Réunion
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Chloroclystis costicavata Joannis 1932". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82868191. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ↑ www.afromoths.net
- de Joannis, J. 1932b. Lépidoptères Hétérocères des Mascareignes. - — :427–456; pl. 23
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q2964104 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloroclystis costicavata.
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