Costarcha

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Costarcha
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Costarcha

Hampson, 1891
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C. indistincta
Binomial name
Costarcha indistincta
Hampson, 1891

Costarcha is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Costarcha indistincta, is found in India's Nilgiri Mountains. Both the genus and species were first described by George Hampson in 1891. [1]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (October 10, 2015). "Costarcha Hampson, 1891". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 17, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)