Abraxas illuminata
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Abraxas |
Species: | A. illuminata
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Binomial name | |
Abraxas illuminata Warren, 1894
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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
[edit]- ^ Markku Savela. "Abraxas Leach, [1815]". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ hkmoths No real name given + Add Contact. "Image of larva on Flickr". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ David L. Mohn. "Critters Page". Ccs-hk.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2011-12-16.