Biology:Entomogramma

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Short description: Genus of moths

Entomogramma
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Entomogramma torsa drawn by Alois Rogenhofer
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Entomogramma

Guenée in Boisduval & Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Taramina Moore, [1885]

Entomogramma is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852.[1][2]

Description

Palpi with second joint thickened and reaching vertex of head, and moderate length third joint. Thorax and abdomen smoothly scaled. Fore tibia of male fringed with long hair. Mid and hind tibia hairy. Mid tibia spiny. Forewings short and broad. Costa arched towards apex. Outer margin curved outwards at centre.[3]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q10758538 entry