Spilopera
Spilopera is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae.
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Description
Palpi porrect (extending forward), hairy and reaching beyond the frons. Antennae of male nearly simple. Forewings with outer margin usually angled at vein 4. Vein 3 from near angle of cell and veins 7 to 9 stalked, from near upper angle. Vein 10 present. Hindwings with outer margin angled at vein 4 and vein 3 from near angle of cell.[1]
References
- Hampson, G. F. (1895). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Moths Volume III. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Geometridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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