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Cabera Nathaliae
''Cabera nathaliae'' is a species of geometrid moth, endemic to Sundi on Principe Island. It is housed in the Zoologische Staatssammlung München. It belongs to the monophyletic ''Cabera Subalba Group''. Description ''Cabera nathaliae'' is a medium-sized '' Cabera'' species. The length of forewing is 12–15 mm (0.47-0.59 in), and is broad and pointed. The hindwing resembles the forewing, but has a shorter point at anal angle. It shares morphological similarities with '' Cabera limbata'' from continental Africa, and '' Cabera toulgoeti'' from Madagascar. It differs on the basis of well-developed and convex basal and medial lines on both the forewings and hindwings. Additionally, there is absence of prominent white discal spots as compared to ''C. subalba'', both of which occur in the same region. It also shows mottled appearance, as a result of partial albinism, a condition shared with ''C. humbloti'' and ''C. nevillei''. Appearance The forewings and hindwing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geometer Moth
The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek (derivative form of or "the earth"), and "measure" in reference to the way their larvae, or inchworms, appear to measure the earth as they move along in a looping fashion. Geometridae is a very large family, containing around 23,000 described species; over 1400 species from six subfamilies are indigenous to North America alone. A well-known member is the peppered moth, ''Biston betularia'', which has been the subject of numerous studies in population genetics. Several other geometer moths are notorious pests. Caterpillars The name "Geometridae" ultimately derives from Latin ' from Greek ("geometer", "earth-measurer"). This refers to the means of locomotion of the larvae or caterpillars, which lack the full complement of prolegs seen in other caterpillars, with only two or three pairs at the posteri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's List of islands by area, fourth largest island, the List of island countries, second-largest island country, and the List of countries and dependencies by area, 46th largest country overall. Its capital and List of cities in Madagascar, largest city is Antananarivo. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from Africa during the Early Jurassic period, around 180 million years ago, and separated from the Indian subcontinent approximately 90 million years ago. This isolation allowed native plants and animals to evolve in relative seclusion; as a result, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, with over 90% of its wildlife of Madagascar, wildlife being endemic. The island has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caberini
Caberini is a tribe of geometrid moths in the family Geometridae. There are at least 50 described species in Caberini. Taxonomic note: *Molecular analyses by Sihvonen et al. (2011) supports separating the tribe Baptini from the Caberini. Research by Pitkin (2002) supports the view that Caberini and Baptini should be united, but notes that further study of immature stages is needed. Genera * '' Aplogompha'' Warren, 1897 * ''Apodrepanulatrix'' Rindge, 1949 * '' Aspilobapta'' Djakonov, 1952 * '' Cabera'' Treitschke, 1825 * '' Chloraspilates'' Packard, 1876 * '' Covellia'' Ferguson, 2009 * '' Drepanulatrix'' Gumppenberg, 1887 * '' Episemasia'' Hulst, 1896 * '' Erastria'' Hübner, 1813 * '' Eudrepanulatrix'' Rindge, 1949 * '' Ilexia'' Ferguson, 2009 * '' Ixala'' Hulst, 1896 * '' Numia'' Guenée, 1858 * '' Parilexia'' Ferguson, 2009 * '' Pterospoda'' Dyar, 1903 * '' Rhinodia'' Guenée, 1857 * '' Sericosema'' Warren, 1895 * '' Sphacelodes'' Guenée, 1858 * '' Stergamataea'' Hulst, 1896 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Africa
Central Africa (French language, French: ''Afrique centrale''; Spanish language, Spanish: ''África central''; Portuguese language, Portuguese: ''África Central'') is a subregion of the African continent comprising various countries according to different definitions. Middle Africa is an analogous term used by the United Nations in its United Nations geoscheme for Africa, geoscheme for Africa and consists of the following countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe. The United Nations Office for Central Africa also includes Burundi and Rwanda in the region, which are considered part of East Africa in the geoscheme. These eleven countries are members of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). Six of those countries (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of the Congo) are also members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São Tomé And Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, about apart and about off the northwestern coast of Gabon. With a population of 201,800 (2018 official estimate),Instituto Nacional de Estadística de São Tomé e Príncipe, as of 13 May 2018. São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest and second-least populous African sovereign state after Seychelles. The islands were uninhabited until Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar became the first Europeans to discover them in 1470. Gradually colonized and settled throughout the 16th century, they collectively served as a vital commercial and trade centre for the Atlantic slave trade. The rich volcanic soil and proximity to the equator made São Tomé and Príncipe ideal for sugar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lepidoptera Genitalia
The study of the genitalia of Lepidoptera is important for Lepidoptera taxonomy in addition to development, anatomy and natural history. The genitalia are complex and provide the basis for species discrimination in most families and also in family identification. The genitalia are attached onto the tenth or most distal segment of the abdomen. Lepidoptera have some of the most complex genital structures in the insect groups with a wide variety of complex spines, setae, scales and tufts in males, claspers of different shapes and different modifications of the ductus bursae in females. The arrangement of genitalia is important in the courtship and mating as they prevent cross-specific mating and hybridisation. The uniqueness of genitalia of a species led to the use of the morphological study of genitalia as one of the most important keys in taxonomic identification of taxa below family level. With the advent of DNA analysis, the study of genitalia has now become just one of the tec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anatomical Terms Of Location
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on. As part of defining and describing terms, the body is described through the use of anatomical planes and axes. The meaning of terms that are used can change depending on whether a vertebrate is a biped or a quadruped, due to the difference in the neuraxis, or if an invertebrate is a non-bilaterian. A non-bilaterian has no anterior or posterior surface for example but can still have a descriptor used such as proximal or distal in relation to a body part that is nearest to, or furthest from its middle. International organisations have determined vocabularies that are often used as standards for subdisciplines of anatomy. For example, '' Termi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabera Nevillei
''Cabera nevillei'' is a species of geometrid moth endemic to Zimbabwe. It belongs to the monophylectic ''Cabera subalba'' Group. Etymology The species is named after Neville J. Duke. Description ''Cabera nevillei'' is a medium-sized '' Cabera'' species. The forewing is which is broad and pointed, with length ranging from 15-16 mm in males, and 16-17 mm in females. . The hindwing resembles the forewing, except it has a shorter point at the anal angle. Adults are on wing in February, April, May, October and December. It is morphologically similar to its sister species '' Cabera toulgoeti'' and '' Cabera limbata'' ''.'' From the former, it can be differentiated on the basis of having less prominent discal spots on the upperside of forewings. Furthermore, the underside bears striking resemblance of each, however, the terminal shade appears more developed in ''C. nevillei'' when observed closely. The genitals also differ in size and structure. The socci are shorter with a mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabera Humbloti
''Cabera humbloti'' is a species of Geometer moth, geometrid moth, Endemism, endemic to the Comoros archipelago, specifically the Grande Comore, Grand Comoro. It belongs to the Monophyletic group, monophylectic Cabera subalba group, ''Cabera subalba'' Group. Description ''Cabera humbloti'' is a medium-sized ''Cabera'' species. The length of the forewing is , and it is broad and pointed. The hindwing resembles the forewing, except it has a shorter point at the Anus, anal angle. The closest known relative of ''C. humbloti'' is ''C. toulgoeti'', a species endemic to the Madagascar, Madacasgar. Both share a Rhombus, diamond-shaped juxta with a central joint, a trait absent in the other members of the group. Appearance Adults are distinguishable from other species in the group, as the Insect wing, forewings exhibit a less pointed apex. All three transverse lines on them are relatively well developed. The basal line is noticeably angled just below the Insect wing, costa; the med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albinism
Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and reddish pink or blue eyes. Individuals with the condition are referred to as albinos. Varied use and interpretation of the terms mean that written reports of albinistic animals can be difficult to verify. Albinism can reduce the survivability of an animal; for example, it has been suggested that albino alligators have an average survival span of only 24 hours due to the lack of protection from UV radiation and their lack of camouflage to avoid predators. It is a common misconception that all albino animals have characteristic pink or red eyes (resulting from the lack of pigment in the Iris (anatomy), iris allowing the blood vessels of the retina to be visible); this is not the case for some forms of albinism. Familiar albino animals include in-bred strains of laboratory animals (rats, mice and rabbits), but populations of naturally occurring albino animals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabera Subalba
''Cabera subalba'' is a species of geometrid moth, found on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe in West Africa. It belongs to the monophylectic ''Cabera subalba'' Group. Taxonomy This moth was originally described as ''Thysanopyga subalba''. Description ''Cabera subalba'' is a medium sized '' Cabera'' species. The length of the forewing is , and it is broad and pointed. The hindwing resembles the forewing, except it has a shorter point at the anal angle. It differs from the other species in its group due to its darker overall ground coloration. Although the prominence of the white discal spot on the forewings varies among individuals, it is occasionally considered a key feature for identification. '' Cabera limbata'' is the only other moth in the group that has a single cornutus (spine-like structure) in the vesica. To differentiate between these two, variations in the valvae and socci are considered, as they are narrower and smaller in ''C. limbata'', respectively. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
