Lafajana

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Lafajana
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Lafajana

Dognin, 1891
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L. cupra
Binomial name
Lafajana cupra
Dognin, 1891

Lafajana is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Lafajana cupra, is found in Ecuador. Both the genus and species were first described by Paul Dognin in 1891. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Lafajana Dognin, 1891". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.