Biology:Chloroclystis costicavata

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Short description: Species of moth

Chloroclystis costicavata
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Chloroclystis costicavata (fem.)
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Chloroclystis
Species:
C. costicavata
Binomial name
Chloroclystis costicavata
de Joannis, 1932[1]

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

  • de Joannis, J. 1932b. Lépidoptères Hétérocères des Mascareignes. - — :427–456; pl. 23

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2964104 entry