Lomaspilis
| Lomaspilis | |
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| Lomaspilis marginata | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Tribe: | Abraxini |
| Genus: | Lomaspilis Hübner, 1825 |
Lomaspilis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1825.
Description[]
Lomaspilis species have a wingspan reaching 24–28 millimetres (0.94–1.10 in). Males have simple or fasciculate-ciliate antennae. Forewings have convexly curved outer margins. They are usually white or ochreous white, with dark bands and blotches. Hindwings usually are showily patterned. The basic color is white or ochreous white, with a dark fuscous marginal band. In the early stages larvae feed on willows (Salix species).[1][2]
Species[]
- Lomaspilis marginata
- Lomaspilis opis
References[]
- ^ L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz British Insects: the Genera of Lepidoptera-Geometridae
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Lomaspilis Hübner, [1825]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ "Lomaspilis". Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Lomaspilis Hübner, 1825". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Lomaspilis Hübner, 1825". BioLib.cz. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Geometridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
Categories:
- Abraxini
- Taxa named by Jacob Hübner
- Abraxini stubs