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Phaedria

Walker, 1855

Phaedria is a monotypic moth genus in the family Lasiocampidae described by Francis Walker in 1855. Its one species, Phaedria moderata, was described by the same author in the same year. It is found in Brazil. [1] [2] [3]

Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms gives this genus and species as synonyms of Labedera and L. moderata . [4]

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References

  1. "Genus Phaedria • 1 living spp"". Catalogue of Life. July 31, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  2. "2 definitions found for Phaedria". Nomen.at - Animals and Plants. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  3. "Phaedria Walker, 1855". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  4. Savela, Markku. "Labedera moderata (Walker, 1855)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 24, 2018.