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Antheraea larissa

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Antheraea larissa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Saturniidae
Genus: Antheraea
Species:
A. larissa
Binomial name
Antheraea larissa
(Westwood, 1847)
Synonyms
  • Saturnia larissa
  • Antheraea ridlyi
  • Antheraea delegata
In Cibodas Botanical Garden, Java

Antheraea larissa is a silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae found in Sundaland. The species was first described by John O. Westwood in 1847.[1] The larvae feed on the endangered tree Shorea glauca.

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Antheraea larissa (Westwood, 1847)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 11, 2019.