Zermizinga
Zermizinga is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae erected by Francis Walker in 1863.[1] Its only species, Zermizinga sinuata, the lucerne looper or spider moth, was described by Warren in 1897.[2] It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
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| Genus: | Zermizinga Walker, [1863] |
| Species: | Z. sinuata |
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The larvae feed on Fabaceae species, such as Lotus cruentus and Medicago sativa. They have also been found on Mentha spicata and Pinus radiata.[3]
References
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (5 November 2004). "Zermizinga Walker, 1863". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- Savela, Markku (ed.). "Zermizinga Walker, [1863]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (18 March 2018). "Zermizinga sinuata (Warren, 1897) Lucerne Looper, Spider Moth". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
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