Tarsolepis japonica

(Tarsolepis japonica)

Description

Tarsolepis japonica is a species of moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in Taiwan and Japan. The wingspan is 63–74 mm. The larvae feed on Acer serrulatum and Acer albopurpurascens.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Notodontidae

Genus:Tarsolepis

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