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Spidia smithi

(Spidia smithi)

Description

Spidia smithi is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It was described by Warren in 1902. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The length of the forewings is 21.5–23 mm for males and 23–25 mm for females. Adults are similar to Spidia inangulata, but there is a poorly defined oblique postmedial fascia on the forewings and there are no dark costal markings in the costal area.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Drepanidae
Genus:Spidia
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