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Scopula antiloparia

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Scopula antiloparia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Scopula
Species:
S. antiloparia
Binomial name
Scopula antiloparia
Synonyms
  • Acidalia antiloparia Wallengren, 1863

Scopula antiloparia is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Wallengren in 1863. It is endemic to Namibia.[2] This moth is notable for its taste and how it could be cooked into chips or a soup.

References

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  1. ^ Sihvonen, Pasi (April 1, 2005). "Phylogeny and classification of the Scopulini moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae)". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 143 (4): 473–530. doi:10.1111/j.1096-3642.2005.00153.x.
  2. ^ "Scopula antiloparia (Wallengren, 1863)". Namibia Biodiversity Database. Retrieved 14 May 2017.