Chorizomena

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Chorizomena
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Chorizomena

Turner, 1939
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C. nivosa
Binomial name
Chorizomena nivosa
Turner, 1939

Chorizomena is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Chorizomena nivosa, is found in Australia. Both the genus and species were first described by Turner in 1939. [1]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Chorizomena Turner, 1939". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 20, 2019.