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Perixera obliviaria

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Perixera obliviaria

Perixera obliviaria is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from the Indo-Australian tropics east to Queensland and Fiji.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The wings are dull pale brown, the hindwings with a small pale discal spot ringed darker brown to black.

The larvae feed on Derris species. They are a pest in Citrus orchards. They attack the rind of the developing fruit of their host plant.

References

Perixera obliviaria Wikipedia


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