Biology:Zermizinga sinuata

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Zermizinga sinuata
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Z. sinuata
Binomial name
Zermizinga sinuata
Warren, 1897
Synonyms
  • Mnesigea sinuata

Zermizinga sinuata, the lucerne looper, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

The larvae feed on Fabaceae species, such as Lotus cruentus and Medicago sativa. They have also been found on Mentha spicata and Pinus radiata.[1]

References

  1. Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (29 January 2009). "Zermizinga sinuata". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091024083226/http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~don/larvae/enno/sinuata.html. Retrieved 2009-02-18. 

Wikidata ☰ Q3575270 entry