Chloroclystis costicavata
| Chloroclystis costicavata | |
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| Chloroclystis costicavata (fem.) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Chloroclystis |
| Species: | C. costicavata |
| Binomial name | |
| Chloroclystis costicavata de Joannis, 1932[1] | |
Chloroclystis costicavata is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Mauritius and Réunion.[2]
The wingspan of this moth is approx. 12–15 mm. The edge of the forewings of the males have an convexed shape that makes it easy to distinguish them from the females.
Their larvae feed on the flowers of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae).
See also
References
- ↑ "Home of Ichneumonoidea". Taxapad. Dicky Sick Ki Yu. 1997–2012. Retrieved 2013. Check date values in:
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- de Joannis, J. 1932b. Lépidoptères Hétérocères des Mascareignes. - — :427–456; pl. 23
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