Gangamela

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Gangamela
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Gangamela

Walker, [1865]
Synonyms
  • UxelaWalker, 1866

Gangamela is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae erected by Francis Walker in 1865. [1]

Species

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (August 28, 2015). "Gangamela Walker, [1865]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 14, 2019.