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References
- ↑ Savela, Markku. "Melora Walker, 1855". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 21, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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