Circopetes
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| Circopetes obtusata | |
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| Genus: | Circopetes Prout, 1910
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| Species: | C. obtusata
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| Circopetes obtusata Walker, 1860
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Circopetes is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae erected by Louis Beethoven Prout in 1910. Its only species, Circopetes obtusata, the grey twisted moth, was first described by Francis Walker in 1860. It is found in mainland Australia.[1][2]
The wingspan is about 60 mm.
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus nicholii.
References
[edit]- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (29 September 2017). "Circopetes obtusata (Walker, 1860) Grey Twisted Moth". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Circopetes Prout, 1910". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 23, 2019.