Ectropis excursaria
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Ectropis excursaria | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Tribe: | Boarmiini |
Genus: | Ectropis |
Species: | E. excursaria |
Binomial name | |
Ectropis excursaria Guénée, 1857 | |
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The Twig Looper (Ectropis excursaria) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in the Eastern part of Australia.
The wingspan is 30-45 mm, with the females being larger than the males.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including Hedera helix, Pelargonium zonale, Juglans regia, Salvia officinalis, Pinus radiata, Rosa odorata, Gardenia jasminoides, Citrus limon, Hardenbergia violacea and Cassia, Acacia, Eucalyptus, Bursaria and Hakea species. [1]
References
- ↑ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (July 9, 2007). "Ectropis excursaria". linus.socs.uts.edu.au. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
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