Scopula antiloparia explained

Scopula antiloparia is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Wallengren in 1863. It is endemic to Namibia.[1] This moth is notable for its taste and how it could be cooked into chips or a soup.

Taxonomy

The species is possibly a junior synonym of Scopula minorata, based on genital examination of type material at The Natural History Museum, London, and Universitets Zoologiska Institut, Uppsala, Sweden. Prout suggested that it could be conspecific with Scopula sincera based on a description of A. antiloparia, not on examination of the types.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scopula antiloparia (Wallengren, 1863). Namibia Biodiversity Database. 14 May 2017.