Massepha bengalensis

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Massepha bengalensis
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M. bengalensis
Binomial name
Massepha bengalensis
(Moore, 1892)
Synonyms
  • Hydrocampa bengalensisMoore, 1892

Massepha bengalensis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Moore. [1] It is found in north-eastern India. [2]

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References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Massepha bengalensis". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum . Retrieved May 9, 2018.