Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Lomaspilis Higher classification Geometer moth Order Butterflies and moths | Family Geometridae Phylum Arthropoda Rank Genus | |
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Similar Clouded border, Opisthograptis, Cabera, Butterflies and moths, Campaea | ||
Lomaspilis is a genus of moth in the family Geometridae.
Description
Lomaspilis species have a wingspan reaching 24–28 millimetres (0.94–1.10 in). Males have simple or fasciculate-ciliate antennae. Forewings have convexly curved outer margins. They are usually white or ochreous-white, with dark bands and blotches. Hindwings usually are showily patterned. The basic color is white or ochreous-white, with a dark fuscous marginal band. In the early stages larvae feed on Salix species.
References
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