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Abraxas suspecta

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Abraxas suspecta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Abraxas
Species:
A. suspecta
Binomial name
Abraxas suspecta
(Warren, 1894)

Abraxas suspecta is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It was described by William Warren in 1894.[1] It is known from China.

There are four generations per year.

The larvae feed on Euonymus japonicus. The species overwinters as a pupa.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Markku Savela. "Abraxas Leach, [1815]". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  2. ^ "Bionomics and control of Abraxas suspecta". En.cnki.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-12-16.