Heterogena

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Heterogena
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Heterogena

Turner, 1947
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H. exitela
Binomial name
Heterogena exitela
Turner, 1947

Heterogena is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Heterogena exitela, is found in Australia. The genus and species were described by Turner in 1947. [1]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Heterogena Turner, 1947". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved March 14, 2019.