Small lappet moth (Phyllodesma ilicifolia)
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Facts – Small lappet moth
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
| Genus | Phyllodesma (1) |
Status – Small lappet moth
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Small lappet moth
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Glossary
- Pupa: stage in an insect's development when huge changes occur, which reorganise the larval form into the adult form. In butterflies the pupa is also called a chrysalis.
- Single-brooded: (also known as 'univoltine'). Insect life cycle that takes 12 months to be complete, and involves a single generation. The egg, larva, pupa or adult over winters as a dormant stage.
References
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IUCN Red List (September, 2010)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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