Enchocrana

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Enchocrana
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Enchocrana

Turner, 1930
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E. lacista
Binomial name
Enchocrana lacista
Turner, 1930

Enchocrana is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Enchocrana lacista, is found in Australia. The genus and species were both first described by Turner in 1930. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Enchocrana Turner, 1930". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Enchocrana Turner, 1930". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved October 15, 2020.