Gymnoscelis daniloi
| Gymnoscelis daniloi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Clade: | Euarthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Gymnoscelis |
| Species: | G. daniloi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnoscelis daniloi Hausmann, 2009[1] | |
Gymnoscelis daniloi is a moth in the family Geometridae that is endemic to Cape Verde and are founded in the upper portions of the island of Fogo in the areas of Chã das Caldeiras and within the large caldera.[2]
The species was first described in Portela and was named in 2009.[2]
The wingspan is 18–20 millimetres (0.71–0.79 in). The ground colour is pale brown to brown. Both wings have numerous undulate blackish transverse lines.
Etymology
The species is named for Eurico Danilo Montrond a friend of the discoverer of the species, Eyjolf Aistleitner.
References
- ↑ "Home of Ichneumonoidea". Taxapad. Dicky Sick Ki Yu. 1997–2012. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- 1 2 Hausmann, A. (2009). "New and interesting geometrid moths from the Cape Verde islands (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)". 37 (146). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia: 241–247.
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