Bosara porphyrea
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| Bosara porphyrea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Bosara |
| Species: | B. porphyrea |
| Binomial name | |
| Bosara porphyrea | |
Bosara porphyrea is a species of moth in the family Geometridae.[2][3] It is endemic to Taiwan[3] and known from 1,600 m (5,200 ft) above sea level in Fenqihu, Chiayi County.[1]
The wingspan is 15 mm (0.59 in) for the holotype, a male. The wings are reddish brown, the hindwings darker than the forewings.[1]