Biology:Elousa

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Short description: Genus of moths

Elousa
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Tribe: Omopterini
Genus: Elousa
Walker, 1858
Synonyms
  • Masebia Walker, 1858

Elousa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1858.[1][2][3]

Taxonomy

The genus was previously classified in the subtribe Ophiusina of the family Noctuidae or the tribe Ophiusini of the family Erebidae.

Species

  • Elousa albicans Walker, [1858]
  • Elousa psegmapteryx Dyar, 1913
  • Elousa schausi Giacomelli, 1911

Former species

  • Elousa fraterna Smith, 1899
  • Elousa mima Harvey, 1876
  • Elousa minor Smith, 1899

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5228734 entry