Phorica

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Phorica
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Phorica

Walker, 1858
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P. phasipennis
Binomial name
Phorica phasipennis
Walker, 1858

Phorica is a monotypic moth genus of the family Erebidae. Its only species, Phorica phasipennis, is found in India, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi. Both the genus and species were first described by Francis Walker in 1858. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Phorica". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum . Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. Savela, Markku (August 20, 2019). "Phorica Walker, 1858". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  3. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Phorica Walker, 1858". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved June 25, 2020.