Nelo (moth)

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Nelo
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Nelo

Walker, 1854
Synonyms
  • Sangala Walker, 1854
  • MelanoptilonHerrich-Schäffer, 1855
  • Drymoea Walker, 1854
  • NelopsisWarren, 1895

Nelo is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. Nelo discalis is the type species.

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Although originally placed in the family Lithosiidae (Arctiidae), this genus was transferred to the Geometridae. Some authors included NeloWalker, 1854, as well as some other genera ( Sangala Walker, 1854; Melanoptilon Herrich-Schäffer, 1855; and NelopsisWarren, 1895) as junior synonyms of Drymoea Walker, 1854. [1]

Species

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Species transferred

Description

Members of this genus are generally black with pectinate (comb-like) antennae. [6]

Distribution

The range of Nelo includes Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.

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References

  1. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Nelo Walker, 1854". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  2. GBIF
  3. Organism Names
  4. Encyclopedia of Life
  5. Catalogue of Life
  6. Walker, Francis (1864). List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. London: Edward Newman. pp. 183–185. Retrieved 19 June 2010.