Zamarada metallicata

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Zamarada metallicata
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Z. metallicata
Binomial name
Zamarada metallicata
Warren, 1914

Zamarada metallicata is a moth of the family Geometridae first described by William Warren in 1914.

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Distribution

It is known from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. [1]

Biology

A known food plant of the larvae is Acacia karroo (Fabaceae).

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References

  1. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2018). "Zamarada metallicata Warren, 1914". Afromoths. Retrieved February 2, 2019.