Adafroptilum acuminatum

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Adafroptilum acuminatum
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A. acuminatum
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Adafroptilum acuminatum
(Darge, 2003)

Adafroptilum acuminatum is a nocturnal species of moth in the family Saturniidae first described in 2003 by Philippe Darge. It is found in Tanzania. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Adafroptilum acuminatum". www.wikidata.org. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  2. "Adafroptilum rotundum". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  3. "AfroMoths". www.afromoths.net. Retrieved 2023-04-20.