Aphilopota phanerostigma

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Aphilopota phanerostigma
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A. phanerostigma
Binomial name
Aphilopota phanerostigma
Prout, 1917

Aphilopota phanerostigma is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Congo, South Africa, Zimbabwe[1] and Ethiopia.

In Ethiopia the larvae of this species has been recorded as feeding on leaves of Catha edulis (Celastraceae).[2]

Subspecies

  • Aphilopota phanerostigma phanerostigma Prout, 1917 (South Africa)
  • Aphilopota phanerostigma mweruana Prout, 1954 (Congo)

References

  • Prout, L. B. 1917a.New Geometridae (Lepidoptera) in the South African Museum.- Annals of the South African Museum 17(1):47–77.

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