Eupterote naessigi
| Eupterote naessigi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Eupterotidae |
| Genus: | Eupterote |
| Species: | E. naessigi |
| Binomial name | |
| Eupterote naessigi Holloway, 1987 | |
Eupterote naessigi is a moth in the Eupterotidae family. It was described by Holloway in 1987.[1] It is found on Borneo, Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. The habitat consists of lowland rainforests and mangrove areas.
The wingspan is 50-55 mm for males and 58 mm for females. The ground colour is yellow with a broad, triangular dark brown band on both wings.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Cassia species.[2]
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