Discestra

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Discestra

Hampson

Discestra is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. It is considered a synonym of Anarta and is likely invalid. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Discestra Hampson, 1905". GBIF, Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
  2. "Discestra Hampson, 1905". ITIS, Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2021-11-20.