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Eupterote naessigi

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Eupterote naessigi
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E. naessigi
Binomial name
Eupterote naessigi
Holloway, 1987

Eupterote naessigi is a moth in the Eupterotidae family. It was described by Holloway in 1987.[1] It is found on Borneo, Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. The habitat consists of lowland rainforests and mangrove areas.

The wingspan is 50-55 mm for males and 58 mm for females. The ground colour is yellow with a broad, triangular dark brown band on both wings.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Cassia species.[2]

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