Biology:Maxates centrophylla
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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: | Maxates |
| Species: | M. centrophylla
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Maxates centrophylla is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is known from Australia , including Tasmania.
Adults are pale brown with dark speckles forming indistinct zig-zag lines. There is a dark spot near the centre of the wings. The forewings each have a pointed apex and a recurved margin. The hindwing margins are angled.[1]
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Aotus ericoides.
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Maxates centrophylla. |
Wikidata ☰ Q6795460 entry
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