Biology:Hiera

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Short description: Genus of moths

Hiera
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Hiera

H. Druce in Godman & Salvin, 1885
Species:
H. gyge
Binomial name
Hiera gyge
H. Druce, 1885

Hiera is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. It contains the single species Hiera gyge, which is found in Panama. Both the genus and species were first described by Herbert Druce in 1885.[1]

Etymology

Hiera is Greek for a temple or sacred place.[2]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5752983 entry