Sauris (moth)

Sauris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Geometridae
Subfamily:	Larentiinae
Tribe:	Trichopterygini
Genus:	Sauris
Synonyms
	Anisocolpia Warren, 1899; Anthierax Warren, 1905; Coptogonia Warren, 1896; Helminthoceras Warren, 1896; Holorista Warren, 1894; Pseudoschista Warren, 1896;

Sauris is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae.

Description

Palpi porrect (extending forward), usually about three times the length of head, the second joint fringed with hair above. Antennae of male very much thickened and flattened. Hind tibia of male lack spurs, of female with one spur pair. Abdomen very long. Forewings very ample. Vein 3 from before angle of cell. Vein 5 from middle of discocellulars. Vein 6 from upper angle and vein 10,11 stalked, whereas vein 10 anastomosing with veins 8,9 to form the areole. Hindwings of female with vein 2 from near angle of cell. Veins 3,4 stalked or from angle. Vein 5 from middle of discocellulars and vein 6,7 stalked. Vein 8 anastomosing with vein 7 to near angle of cell.^[1]

References

↑ Hampson, G. F. (1895). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Moths Volume III. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.

Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Geometridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
The male of Sauris mouliniei, an endemic Seychelles moth

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[1] Hampson, G. F. (1895). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Moths Volume III. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.