Lemyra philippinica
| Lemyra philippinica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Arctiidae |
| Genus: | Lemyra |
| Species: | L. philippinica |
| Binomial name | |
| Lemyra philippinica Thomas, 1990 | |
Lemyra philippinica is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Thomas in 1990. It is found on the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Leite, Negros, Sebu).[1] It is found in primary and secondary habitats, ranging from the lowlands up to altitudes of about 2,000 meters.
The length of the forewings is 15–19 mm for males and 20–24 mm for females. The forewing markings consist of an oblique band and a few scattered dots.[2]
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