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Anachloris uncinata

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Anachloris uncinata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Anachloris
Species:
A. uncinata
Binomial name
Anachloris uncinata
Guenée, 1863
Synonyms
  • Cidaria gallinata

Anachloris uncinata, the hook-winged carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1863 and is found in the southern half of Australia.

The wingspan is 30 mm.[1]

The larvae feed on Hibbertia obtusifolia and Hibbertia stricta.

References

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  1. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (8 October 2013). "Anachloris uncinata (Guenée, 1857) Hook-winged Carpet". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 16 August 2018.