Biology:Palleopa innotata

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Palleopa innotata
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P. innotata
Binomial name
Palleopa innotata
Synonyms
  • Nyctilampes funerea Goldfinch, 1944

Palleopa innotata is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is known from Australia , including Tasmania.

The wingspan is about 60 mm. Adults have streaky brown forewings, and pale hindwings.[1]

The larvae feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus species. Young larvae are brown on top and off-white underneath. They have a greenish dorsal stripe. Older instars are reddish-brown with some black and white spots along the sides.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13883034 entry