Spilopera
| Spilopera | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Spilopera |
Spilopera is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae.
Description
Palpi porrect (extending forward), hairy and reaching beyond the frons. Antennae of male nearly simple. Forewings with outer margin usually angled at vein 4. Vein 3 from near angle of cell and veins 7 to 9 stalked, from near upper angle. Vein 10 present. Hindwings with outer margin angled at vein 4 and vein 3 from 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.
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