Amraica solivagaria
Appearance
Amraica solivagaria | |
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Bornean male from the hill mixed dipterocarp forest | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Amraica |
Species: | A. solivagaria
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Binomial name | |
Amraica solivagaria (Walker, 1866)
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Amraica solivagaria is a species of geometer moths in the Ennominae subfamily.
Characteristics
The males have the characteristic brownish-red patches at the base and apex of the forewing contrasting with a pale gray ground, while the females are more uniform pale brown with the apical and basal forewing patches less distinct and with the post- and antemedial fasciae more clearly delineated with black.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Borneo and Sulawesi in the lowlands and hill forests.
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