Biology:Abraxas illuminata

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Short description: Species of moth

Abraxas illuminata
Abraxas illuminata.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Abraxas
Species:
A. illuminata
Binomial name
Abraxas illuminata
Warren, 1894
Synonyms
  • Silabraxas kanshireiensis Wileman, 1915
  • Abraxas kanshireiensis

Abraxas illuminata is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It was described by Warren in 1894. It is known from Sikkim and Darjeeling in India ,[1] as well as China [2] and Taiwan.

The wingspan is about 47 mm.[3]

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Celastrus hindsii.

References

  1. Markku Savela. "Abraxas Leach, [1815"]. Lepidoptera and some other life forms. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/geometroidea/geometridae/ennominae/abraxas/index.html. Retrieved 2011-12-16. 
  2. hkmoths No real name given + Add Contact. "Image of larva on Flickr". Flickr.com. https://www.flickr.com/photos/hkmoths/2347417260/. Retrieved 2011-12-16. 
  3. David L. Mohn. "Critters Page". Ccs-hk.org. http://ccs-hk.org/DM/butterfly/Geometrid/Abraxas-illuminata.html. Retrieved 2011-12-16. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4669466 entry