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Cleptophasia Prout 1918

Cleptophasia scissa (Warren 1909) described in Oricia Walker

James S. Miller and Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Dioptini

Introduction

A monotypic genus restricted to lowland neotropical forests from Venezuela, the Guiana Shield, and Amazonian Brazil. Immature stages are unknown, but Miller (2009) hypothesizes that larvae may be associated with host plants in Violales, such as Rinorea or Hybanthus.

Characteristics

Cleptophasia scissa is superficially similar to members of its sister genus Scotura, with similar wing patterns and yellow head. However, the forewing discal cell in this genus extends more than half way to the wing margin, while in Scotura the discal cell is relatively short. The yellow wedge-shaped transverse forewing band and mostly yellow hindwing are useful diagnostic features (Miller, 2009).

Other Names for Cleptophasia scissa (Warren 1909) described in Oricia Walker

References

Miller, JS. 2009. Generic revision of the Dioptinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 321, 1-971 + 48 plates.

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Scientific Name Cleptophasia scissa
Location French Guiana, Mtn. de Kaw Pk 22
Reference Miller JS. 2009. Generic revision of the Dioptinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 321, 1-971 + 48 plates. (Plate 2)
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By James S. Miller
Sex Female
Life Cycle Stage adult
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Collection Bernard Hermier collection
Collector J. A. Cerda
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Copyright © 2009
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