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Problepsis sancta

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Problepsis sancta
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P. sancta
Binomial name
Problepsis sancta

Problepsis sancta is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Australia (Queensland).[2]

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are satin white with a gold patch edged with shiny silver on each wing.[3]

References

  1. ^ Sihvonen, P., 2005: Phylogeny and classification of the Scopulini moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 143: 473–530.
  2. ^ "LepIndex". Nhm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  3. ^ "Australian Insects". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-10-12.