Amraica solivagaria

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Amraica solivagaria
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Bornean male from the hill mixed dipterocarp forest
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Amraica
Species:
A. solivagaria
Binomial name
Amraica solivagaria
(Walker, 1866)
Synonyms
  • Boarmia solivagaria (Walker, 1866)

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.

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