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Elaphristis

Meyrick, 1891
Synonyms
  • ZophochroaTurner, 1902

Elaphristis is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Edward Meyrick in 1891. [1] [2] [3]

Species

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References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (February 28, 2012). "Elaphristis Meyrick, 1891". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  2. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Elaphristis". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum . Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  3. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Elaphristis Meyrick, 1891". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved February 11, 2020.