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Clethrophora distincta

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Clethrophora distincta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Nolidae
Genus: Clethrophora
Species:
C. distincta
Binomial name
Clethrophora distincta
(Leech, 1889)
Synonyms
  • Gonitis distincta Leech, 1889

Clethrophora distincta is a moth of the family Nolidae first described by John Henry Leech in 1889.[1] It is found in Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

The wingspan is 41–45 mm.[2][3]

The larvae feed on Quercus species.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (March 12, 2013). "Clethrophora distincta (Leech, 1889)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "ミドリリンガ Clethrophora distincta (Leech, [1889])". みんなで作る日本産蛾類図鑑 [An Identification Guide of Japanese Moths Compiled by Everyone] (in Japanese). Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Clethrophora distincta (Leech, 1889) 紅裙瘤蛾". Moths of Taiwan (in Chinese). August 21, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  4. ^ Holloway, Jeremy Daniel. "Clethrophora Hampson". The Moths of Borneo. Retrieved August 4, 2020.