Amraica solivagaria
| Amraica solivagaria | |
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| Bornean male from the hill mixed dipterocarp forest | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukarya |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Tribe: | Boarmiini |
| Genus: | Amraica |
| Species: | A. solivagaria |
| Binomial name | |
| Amraica solivagaria (Walker, 1866) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Amraica solivagaria is a species of geometer moths in the Ennominae subfamily.
Characteristics
The males have the characteristic brownish-red patches at the base and apex of the forewing contrasting with a pale gray ground, while the females are more uniform pale brown with the apical and basal forewing patches less distinct and with the post- and antemedial fasciae more clearly delineated with black.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Borneo and Sulawesi in the lowlands and hill forests.
External links
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