Piratisca

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Piratisca
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Piratisca

Meyrick, 1902
Synonyms
  • MegalopteraBethune-Baker, 1908
  • SystaticosporaBethune-Baker, 1908
  • MegalopteroidesStrand, 1910

Piratisca is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by Edward Meyrick in 1902. Both species in this genus are known from New Guinea. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (September 3, 2017). "Piratisca Meyrick, 1902". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Piratisca Meyrick, 1902". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  3. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Piratisca". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum . Retrieved February 8, 2020.