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Chloroclystis costicavata

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Chloroclystis costicavata
Chloroclystis costicavata (fem.)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Geometridae
Genus:
Chloroclystis
Species:
C. costicavata
Binomial name
Chloroclystis costicavata

Chloroclystis costicavata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion.[2]

The wingspan of this moth is approx. 12–15 millimetres (0.47–0.59 in). The edge of the forewings of the males have an convexed shape that makes it easy to distinguish them from the females.

Their larvae feed on the flowers of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae).

See also

References

  1. ^ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Chloroclystis costicavata Joannis 1932". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on 24 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  2. ^ www.afromoths.net
  • de Joannis, J. 1932b. Lépidoptères Hétérocères des Mascareignes. - — :427–456; pl. 23


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