Chloroclystis costicavata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion.[2]
| Chloroclystis costicavata | |
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| Chloroclystis costicavata (fem.) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Chloroclystis |
| Species: | C. costicavata
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| Chloroclystis costicavata de Joannis, 1932[1]
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The wingspan of this moth is approx. 12–15 millimetres (0.47–0.59 in). The edge of the forewings of the males have a convexed shape that makes it easy to distinguish them from the females.
Their larvae feed on the flowers of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae).
See also
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edit- ^ Yu, Dicky Sick Ki. "Chloroclystis costicavata Joannis 1932". Home of Ichneumonoidea. Taxapad. Archived from the original on 24 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ www.afromoths.net
- de Joannis, J. 1932b. Lépidoptères Hétérocères des Mascareignes. - — :427–456; pl. 23
External links
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Data related to Chloroclystis costicavata at Wikispecies
