Tanaorhinus kina

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Tanaorhinus kina
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T. kina
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Tanaorhinus kina
C. Swinhoe, 1893

Tanaorhinus kina is a species of moth of the family Geometridae first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1893. It is found in Asia, including India, Bhutan and Taiwan.

The wingspan is 47–60 mm. [1]

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References

  1. "白月鐮翅綠尺蛾 Tanaorhinus kina Swinhoe, 1893". 驚奇山行[Surprise mountain line]. August 10, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2019.