Embryoglossa

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Embryoglossa
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Embryoglossa

Warren, 1896 [1]
Synonyms
  • TaeniaphoraKenrick, 1917

Embryoglossa is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Warren in 1896, and is known from Nigeria, Madagascar, and India.

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References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2011-09-29.