Leucesthes is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae described by Warren in 1902. Its only species, Leucesthes alba, was first described by Swinhoe in 1902. It is found in Australia.[1]
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Genus: | Leucesthes Warren, 1902
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Species: | L. alba
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Leucesthes alba (Swinhoe, 1902)
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References
edit- ^ Savela, Markku. "Leucesthes Warren, 1902". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Geometridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.