Biology:Thalassodes intaminata

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Short description: Species of moth

Thalassodes intaminata
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Thalassodes intaminata, Sasebo Japan
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Thalassodes
Species:
T. intaminata
Binomial name
Thalassodes intaminata
Inoue, 1971

Thalassodes intaminata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae,[1] sometimes called emerald moths. It is found in Fujian China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia (Sumatra).[2] Until recently (2005) this species was classified as a subspecies of Thalassodes immissaria but has been upgraded to a distinct species. It is however very similar in appearance and distribution to T. immissaria, but can be distinguished by differences in male and female genitalia.[3]

Description

The wingspan of this species is 30mm.[4] As with most members of the genera Thalassodes, T. intaminata has wings that are sea-green in color and semi-transparent. Wings also exhibit very narrow, white, transverse lines.[5] The antenna of males are usually bipectinate (comb-like) for 3/4 of the length, and filamentous at the end. Female antennae are entirely filamentous.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15683409 entry