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Perixera absconditaria

Perixera absconditaria is a moth of the family Geometridae first described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka, to Taiwan, Sundaland and the Philippines.

It is a pale brownish moth. Two white spots can be seen in the middle of the hindwings. The caterpillar is known to feed on Cinnamomum species.

Two subspecies are recognized.

  • Perixera absconditaria assamica <small>Prout, 1938</small>
  • Perixera absconditaria conjectata <small>Prout, 1938</small>

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