Neocercophana

Neocercophana is a monotypic moth genus in the family Saturniidae described by Izquierdo in 1895.[1] Its only species, Neocercophana philippii, was described by the same author in the same year. The type specimen was described from Chile.[2]

Neocercophana
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Neocercophana

Izquierdo, 1895
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N. philippii
Binomial name
Neocercophana philippii
Izquierdo, 1895

References

  1. Rougerie, R. & Collective of iBOL Saturniidae expert taxonomists (2009). "Online list of valid and available names of the Saturniidae of the World". Lepidoptera Barcode of Life.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Neocercophana Izquierdo, 1895". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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