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Abraxas consputa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Abraxas |
| Species: | A. consputa
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| Binomial name | |
| Abraxas consputa Bastelberger, 1909[1]
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| Abraxas consputa | |
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| Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Tribe: | Abraxini |
| Genus: | Abraxas |
| Species: | A. consputa
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| Binomial name | |
| Abraxas consputa Bastelberger, 1909
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Abraxas consputa is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Max Bastelberger in 1909.[1] It is endemic to Taiwan.
Taxonomy
[edit]Abraxas consputa belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. It was first formally described by the German entomologist Max Bastelberger in 1909, based on specimens collected in Taiwan.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is restricted to Taiwan and is typically found in forested mountainous regions. Due to its limited geographic distribution, its habitat preferences are closely tied to the island's subtropical climate and vegetation zones.[2]
Biology
[edit]Like other members of the genus *Abraxas*, the larvae (caterpillars) of *A. consputa* are expected to feed on woody plants, though the exact host plant species in Taiwan have not been conclusively documented. Adults are typically nocturnal and are attracted to light, a common trait among geometrid moths.[3]
Conservation
[edit]Although there is no specific conservation assessment for *Abraxas consputa* on the IUCN Red List, its endemic nature means that habitat degradation in Taiwan could pose risks to its population. Forest conservation and environmental protection in Taiwan are essential for the preservation of such localized species.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Shen-Horn Yen. "Abraxas consputa Bastelberger, 1909". Catalogue of life in Taiwan. Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ Chung, Chia-Hsuan; Chen, Jiun-Hong (2015). "Species richness patterns of moths in Taiwan". Zoological Studies. 54: 1–12. doi:10.1186/s40555-014-0086-1 (inactive 1 July 2025).
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of July 2025 (link) - ^ Scoble, M. J. (1992). The Lepidoptera: Form, Function and Diversity. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198549529.
- ^ "Taiwan Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan" (PDF). Taiwan Council of Agriculture. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
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