Abraxas illuminata
Abraxas illuminata is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It was described by Warren in 1894. It is known from Sikkim and Darjeeling in India,[1] as well as China[2] and Taiwan.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Abraxas |
| Species: | A. illuminata |
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| Abraxas illuminata Warren, 1894 | |
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The wingspan is about 47 mm.[3]
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Celastrus hindsii.
References
- Markku Savela. "Abraxas Leach, [1815]". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- hkmoths No real name given + Add Contact. "Image of larva on Flickr". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- David L. Mohn. "Critters Page". Ccs-hk.org. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
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