Scorched Carpet

Ligdia adustata

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae

Ligdia adustata, the scorched carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. Etymology The species Latin name adusta, meaning 'burnt', refers to the scorched appearance of the wings of these moths. Description The wingspan is 25–30 mm.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

PhotoDick Belgers · CC BY DescriptionLigdia adustata, Wikipedia contributors

Scorched Carpet

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