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Ectropis excursaria

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Ectropis excursaria
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Ectropis
Species:
E. excursaria
Binomial name
Ectropis excursaria
Synonyms
  • Tephrosia exportaria

Ectropis excursaria, the twig looper, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in the Eastern part of Australia.

Larva
Pupa

The wingspan is 30–45 mm, with the females being larger than the males.

The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including Hedera helix, Pelargonium zonale, Juglans regia, Salvia officinalis, Pinus radiata, Rosa odorata, Gardenia jasminoides, Citrus limon, Hardenbergia violacea and Cassia, Acacia, Eucalyptus, Bursaria and Hakea species.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (July 9, 2007). "Ectropis excursaria". linus.socs.uts.edu.au. Retrieved 2008-12-11.