Epiplema | |
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Epiplema himala | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Uraniidae |
Subfamily: | Epipleminae |
Genus: |
Epiplema Herrich-Schäffer, [1855] |
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Epiplema is a genus of moths in the Uraniidae family. A number of species have been reassigned to the Europlema genus.
Palpi porrect, projecting beyond the frons. Fore wings with vein 5 from the upper angle of cell and veins 6,7 and 8,9 stalked. Vein 10 usually from cell, rarely stalked with 8 and 9. Hind wings with veins 3 and 4 from angle of cell. Vein 5 from middle of discocellulars and veins 6,7 from upper angle. Wings held more or less apart in repose.