Dystypoptila

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Dystypoptila
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Dystypoptila

Warren, 1895
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D. triangularis
Binomial name
Dystypoptila triangularis
Warren, 1895

Dystypoptila is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Dystypoptila triangularis, is found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Both the genus and species were first described by Warren in 1895. [1]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Dystypoptila Warren, 1895". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 18, 2019.