Biology:Milionia queenslandica

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Short description: Species of moth

Milionia queenslandica
Milionia queenslandica 1895.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Milionia
Species:
M. queenslandica
Binomial name
Milionia queenslandica
Jordan & Rothschild, 1895

Milionia queenslandica is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Karl Jordan and Walter Rothschild in 1895. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is about 50 mm. The forewings are similar in pattern to those of Milionia meeki and Milionia rawakensis, but the basal patch is often joined to the band. The hindwings have a narrow, marginal yellow band, and a rather small patch of the same colour posteriorly on the disc. This patch is connected with the anal angle by means of a narrow yellow band.[2]

The larvae are thought to feed on Araucariaceae species.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13550571 entry