Petelia capitata explained

Petelia capitata is a moth of the family Geometridae first described by Francis Walker in 1867.[1] It is found in Borneo.

Sexes show sexual dimorphism. The wingspan of male is 11 mm, and the female's is 17 mm. The wings are maroon red with variable white markings.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Details: Petelia capitata Walker, 1867 . Catalogue of Life . 17 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Holloway . Jeremy Daniel . Astygisa waterstradti sp. n. . The Moths of Borneo . 20 June 2019.

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