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Species of moth

Abraxas illuminata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Abraxas
Species: A. illuminata
Binomial name
Abraxas illuminata
Warren, 1894
Synonyms
  • Silabraxas kanshireiensis Wileman, 1915
  • Abraxas kanshireiensis

Abraxas illuminata is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It was described by Warren in 1894. It is known from Sikkim and Darjeeling in India, as well as China and Taiwan.

The wingspan is about 47 mm.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Celastrus hindsii.

References

  1. Markku Savela. "Abraxas Leach, [1815]". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  2. hkmoths No real name given + Add Contact. "Image of larva on Flickr". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  3. David L. Mohn. "Critters Page". Ccs-hk.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
Taxon identifiers
Abraxas illuminata


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