Orthonama quadrisecta explained

Orthonama quadrisecta is a species of moth of the family Geometridae first described by Claude Herbulot in 1954. It is found on Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius and the Comoros.^[1]

Its wingspan is around 18–21 mm.

The larvae feed on Polygonaceae (Rumex crispus)^[2]

References

• Herbulot, C. (1954). "Nouveaux Geometridae malgaches". Mémoires de l'Institut scientifique de Madagascar (E)5: 81–123. pls. 4–5.

External links

• Picture of Orthonama quadrisecta on Flickr

Notes and References

1. Web site: De Prins . J. . De Prins . W. . amp . 2018 . Orthonama quadrisecta Herbulot, 1954 . Afromoths . May 16, 2019.
2. Martiré & Rochat (2008). Les papillons de La Réunion. p.340.