Palleopa
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| Genus: | Palleopa Walker, 1866
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| Species: | P. innotata
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Palleopa is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Palleopa innotata, the finely-streaked crest-moth, is known from Australia, including Tasmania. Both the genus and species were first described by Francis Walker in 1866.[2]
The wingspan is about 60 mm. Adults have streaky brown forewings and pale hindwings.[3]
The larvae feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus species. Young larvae are brown on top and off white underneath. They have a greenish dorsal stripe. Older instars are reddish brown with some black and white spots along the sides.
References
- ^ Australian Faunal Directory[permanent dead link]
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Palleopa Walker, 1866". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella (13 January 2016). "Palleopa innotata Walker, 1866". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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