Arhodia
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Arhodia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Subfamily: | Oenochrominae |
Genus: | Arhodia Guenée, 1857 |
Species: | A. lasiocamparia
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Binomial name | |
Arhodia lasiocamparia Guenée, 1857
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Arhodia is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Arhodia lasiocamparia, the pink arhodia, is found in mainland Australia and Tasmania.[1] Both the genus and species were first described by Achille Guenée in 1857.[2]
The wingspan is about 60 mm for males and 70 mm for females. The moth flies from October to January.
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.
References
[edit]- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (18 February 2019). "Arhodia lasiocamparia Guenée, 1857 Pink Arhodia". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Arhodia Guenée, 1857". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 23 May 2019.