Biology:Phycidimorpha

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Phycidimorpha
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Phycidimorpha

Phycidimorpha is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The Global Lepidoptera Names Index reports this genus as a synonym of Rhangena.[1]

Description

Its eyes are naked and without lashes. The palpi are porrect (extending forward) and reach beyond the frons. Antennae with long bristles and cilia. Thorax and abdomen tuftless. Tibia naked and spineless. Forewings very long and narrow. Outer margin very oblique. Vein 7 given off after the areole. Hindwings with veins 3 and 4 on a short stalk. Vein 5 straight and from below center of discocellulars.[2]

Species

  • Phycidimorpha rosea Hampson, 1893, now Rhangena roseipennis Moore, 1886

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7188404 entry