Petelia capitata

Petelia capitata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Petelia
Species: P. capitata
Binomial name
Petelia capitata
Walker, 1867
Synonyms
  • Astygisa waterstradti
  • Petelia metaspila Walker sensu Holloway, 1976

Petelia capitata is a moth of the family Geometridae.[1] It is found in Borneo.

Sexes show sexual dimorphism. Wingspan of male is 11mm, and female is 17mm. Wings maroon red in color with variable white markings.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Species Details : Petelia capitata Walker, 1867". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Astygisa waterstradti sp. n." Moths of Borneo. Retrieved 17 March 2018.


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