Belippa horrida

(Belippa horrida)

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Description

Belippa is a genus of moths in the family Limacodidae erected by Francis Walker in 1865. Antennae with proximal one-third is bipectinated in males, whereas ciliated in females. Palpi reaching vertex of head. Hind tibia with two pairs of spurs. Forewing with vein 7, 8 and 9 stalked. Hindwing with veins 6 and 7 from the cell.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Limacodidae
Genus:Belippa
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