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- ↑ Savela, Markku. "Paraplastis Hampson, 1901". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 1, 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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