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Nerice

Walker, 1855

Nerice is a genus of moths of the family Notodontidae that are commonly found in the Amazon rainforest. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. [1]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Nerice Walker, 1855". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved July 29, 2019.