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Locastra muscosalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Locastra . It was described by Francis Walker in 1866 and is known from India (including Darjiling) and Sri Lanka.
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The Epipaschiinae are a subfamily of snout moths. Almost 600 species are known today, which are found mainly in the tropics and subtropics. Some occur in temperate regions, but the subfamily is apparently completely absent from Europe, at least as native species. A few Epipaschiinae are crop pests that may occasionally become economically significant.
Locastra is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.
Locastra ardua is a species of snout moth in the genus Locastra. It was described by Charles Swinhoe in 1902, and is known from Fiji, including Nausori.
Locastra bryalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Locastra. It was described by Joseph de Joannis in 1930 and is known from Vietnam.
Locastra crassipennis is a species of snout moth in the genus Locastra. It was described by Francis Walker in 1857 and is known from Sarawak, Borneo and Silhet, Bangladesh.
Locastra pachylepidalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Locastra. It was described by George Hampson in 1896 and is known from Bhutan.
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