Hypotuerta

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Hypotuerta
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Hypotuerta

Kiriakoff, 1977
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H. transiens
Binomial name
Hypotuerta transiens
(Hampson, 1901)

Hypotuerta is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae erected by Sergius G. Kiriakoff in 1977. Its only species, Hypotuerta transiens, was first described by George Hampson in 1901. It is found in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Nigeria. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2019). "Hypotuerta transiens (Hampson, 1901)". Afromoths. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  2. Savela, Markku (September 22, 2019). "Hypotuerta Kiriakoff, 1977". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  3. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Hypotuerta Kiriakoff, 1976". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved November 23, 2020.