Chloroclystis costicavata

Description

Chloroclystis costicavata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion. The wingspan of this moth is approx. 12–15 millimetres (0.47–0.59 in). The edge of the forewings of the males have an convexed shape that makes it easy to distinguish them from the females. Their larvae feed on the flowers of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae). Chloroclystis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1825. Palpi with second joint thickly scaled and reaching beyond the sharp frontal tuft, third joint prominent. Antennae of male annulated. Hind tibia with two spur pairs. Abdomen with slight dorsal crests. Forewings with vein 3 from angle of cell. Vein 5 from middle of discocellulars and vein 6 from upper angle. Veins 10 and 11 stalked, and vein 10 anastomosing (fusing) with veins 7, 8 and 9 to form the large areole. Vein 11 becoming coincident with vein 12. Hindwings with vein 5 from middle of discocellulars. Vein 6 and 7 stalked, and vein 8 anastomosing with vein 7 to beyond middle of cell.