Argema besanti
| Argema besanti | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Saturniidae |
| Genus: | Argema |
| Species: | A. besanti
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| Binomial name | |
| Argema besanti | |
Argema besanti, the Equinox moth, is a very rare moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found in Tanzania and Kenya.[2]
It has an approximate length of 9 centimeters and wingspan of 11 centimeters. Its wings are coloured green, while the upper wings are darker. It has a little red "eye" on each wing. The adult moth cannot eat and lives for 4–6 days.
References
[edit]- ^ "Argema". Saturniidae Web. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ www.afromoths.net
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