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Erebidae
930252 – 8187.1   Apantesis franconia (Edwards, 1888)

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Synonymy: Arctia franconia Edwards, 1888
Taxonomic Notes: Apantesis franconia (Edwards, 1888) was formerly in the genus Grammia, Systematic Entomology: 41(4): 844-853. This species was previously considered a form of 8187 Grammia celia, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 156(3): 507-597.
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Ronka, K., J. Mappes, L. Kaila, N. Wahlberg, 2016. Putting Parasemia in its phylogenetic place: a molecular analysis of the subtribe Arctiina (Lepidoptera). Systematic Entomology, 41(4): 844-853.
  • Schmidt, B.C., 2009. Taxonomic revision of the genus Grammia Rambur (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Arctiinae). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 156(3): 507-597.
  • Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum
Apantesis franconia
© Michael H. King
Apantesis franconia
© Michael H. King
Apantesis franconia
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