Biology:Spiralisigna gloriae
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Short description: Species of moth
| Spiralisigna gloriae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Spiralisigna |
| Species: | S. gloriae
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| Binomial name | |
| Spiralisigna gloriae Galsworthy, 1999[1][failed verification]
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Spiralisigna gloriae is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Hong Kong.[2]
The length of the forewings is about 9 mm. The ground colour is buff-yellow with brown markings.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Gloria Barretto in recognition of the work done by her on the wildlife in Hong Kong.
References
- ↑ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "Spiralisigna Holloway 1997". Taxapad. http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=82866931.
- ↑ Galsworthy, A.C., 1999: New and revised eupitheciine species (Geometridae, Larentiinae) from Hong Kong and South East Asia. Transactions of the Lepidopterological Society of Japan 50(3): 223-234. Abstract and full article: [1]
Wikidata ☰ Q15640393 entry
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