| Melanothrix semperi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Eupterotidae |
| Genus: | Melanothrix |
| Species: | M. semperi |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanothrix semperi Rothschild, 1917 | |
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Melanothrix semperi is a moth in the family Eupterotidae. It was described by Rothschild in 1917.[1] It is found in the Philippines[2] (Mindanao).
The wings of the adults are similar to Melanothrix nymphaliaria, but are less black. The abdomen is yellow with black transverse bands.[3]
References
- ↑ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Melanothrix semperi". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ The Moths of Borneo
- ↑ On the genera Melanothrix, Drepanojana, Melandergon, Paracydas, Cotana, Hypercydas, Epicydas and Nervicompressa of the family Eupterotidae with descriptions of new forms
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