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Chloroclystis atroviridis

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Chloroclystis atroviridis
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C. atroviridis
Binomial name
Chloroclystis atroviridis
(Warren, 1893)[1]
Synonyms
  • Eupithecia atroviridis Warren, 1893

Chloroclystis atroviridis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found on India[2] and Sri Lanka.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are pale green, suffused with pale rufous. The forewings have indistinct blackish basal and antemedial bands with waved edges. The hindwings are whitish, with ochreous tufts.[3]

Subspecies

  • Chloroclystis atroviridis atroviridis (India: Naga Hills)
  • Chloroclystis atroviridis perspecta Prout, 1958 (Sri Lanka)

References

  1. ^ "Home of Ichneumonoidea". Taxapad. Dicky Sick Ki Yu. 1997–2012. Retrieved 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ LepIndex
  3. ^ George F. (George Francis) Hampson. Moths (Volume 3)