Biology:Janzena

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Janzena is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. It was first described by James T. Troubridge in 2020.[1]

The genus contains a single species, Janzena pyraliformis, which is found in Costa Rica, Florida and Puerto Rico.[2]

Etymology

Gender feminine. This genus is named to honor Dr. Daniel H. Janzen.

Host plant

In Costa Rica its larvae are common on Cassia sp.

References

  1. ↑ Troubridge, J.T., 2020. A new genus and 37 new noctuoid species from peninsular Florida and the Keys (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea). - Insecta Mundi 0789: 1–56: 7
  2. ↑ funet.fi

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