Biology:Eupterote geminata

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Short description: Species of moth

Eupterote geminata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Eupterotidae
Genus: Eupterote
Species:
E. geminata
Binomial name
Eupterote geminata
(Walker, 1855)
Synonyms
  • Dreata geminata Walker, 1855
  • Dreata lineata Walker, 1855
  • Brachytera phalaenaria Felder, 1874

Eupterote geminata is a moth in the family Eupterotidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.[1]

The wingspan is 58–80 mm. The forewings have a single medial indistinct slightly curved line. Both wings have a prominent postmedial slightly curved line.[2]

The Global Lepidoptera Names Index gives this name as a synonym of Eupterote hibisci.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15659567 entry