Milionia delicatula, commonly known as the blue day flying moth, is a species of geometer moth in the family Geometridae.[1] It is primarily found in the forests of tropical regions, particularly in parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.[citation needed]

Milionia delicatula
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Milionia
Species:
M. delicatula
Binomial name
Milionia delicatula
Inoué, 1998

Description

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Its wings feature streaks of blue coming from the base. The forewings displaying a thick black border and a wide strip of mint green near the middle. The hindwings are dark blue, accented by a thin, iridescent light-blue line.[citation needed] The wingspan typically ranges from about 30.5–40.6 mm (1.20–1.60 in).[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Milionia delicatula". iNaturalist United Kingdom. Retrieved 20 August 2024.