Xantholopha

Xantholopha is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Xantholopha purpurascens, is found in Paraná, Brazil. Both the genus and species were first described by William Schaus in 1899.[1][2]

Xantholopha
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Xantholopha

Schaus, 1899
Species:
X. purpurascens
Binomial name
Xantholopha purpurascens
Schaus, 1899

References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (June 13, 2015). "Xantholopha Schaus, 1899". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Xantholopha Schaus, 1899". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved October 11, 2020.


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