Biology:Fignya

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Fignya is a small genus of moths in the family Limacodidae, first described in 2009.[1][2]

Description

Species in the genus Fignya are small; typical male wing-spans are in the range 14–18 mm (0.6–0.7 in). Both males and females have thread-like antennae. There is a large brown-bordered white spot on the forewing in the cubitus area. The shape of the male genitalia is diagnostic between species.[2]

Species

As of 2024, six species were accepted, all from China, Cambodia and Vietnam:[2]

  • Fignya brachygnatha (Wu & Fang, 2008)
  • Fignya melkaya Solovyev & Witt, 2009
  • Fignya qiana Wu & Han, 2024
  • Fignya ravalba Wu, Solovyev & Han, 2022
  • Fignya samkosa Wu & Han, 2024
  • Fignya trigonum Wu & Han, 2024

References

Wikidata ☰ Q21227527 entry