Milionia delicatula
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| Milionia delicatula | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Milionia |
| Species: | M. delicatula
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| Binomial name | |
| Milionia delicatula Inoué, 1998
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Milionia delicatula, commonly known as the blue day flying moth, is a species of geometer moth in the family Geometridae.[1] It is primarily found in the forests of tropical regions, particularly in parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.[citation needed]
Description
Its wings feature streaks of blue coming from the base. The forewings displaying a thick black border and a wide strip of mint green near the middle. The hindwings are dark blue, accented by a thin, iridescent light-blue line.[citation needed] The wingspan typically ranges from about 30.5–40.6 mm (1.20–1.60 in).[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "Milionia delicatula". iNaturalist United Kingdom. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
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