Brachycyttara

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Brachycyttara
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Brachycyttara

Turner, 1933
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B. crypsipyrrha
Binomial name
Brachycyttara crypsipyrrha
Turner, 1933

Brachycyttara is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae. Its only species, Brachycyttara crypsipyrrha, the cryptiv crest, is found in the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Both the genus and the species were first described by Turner in 1833. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

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  4. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (12 May 2020). "Brachycyttara crypsipyrrha Turner, 1933 Cryptiv Crest". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 22 May 2020.