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Polyptychia is a genus of moths of the family Notodontidae first described by Cajetan and Rudolf Felder in 1874. It consists of the following species:
The Sesiidae or clearwing moths are a diurnal moth family in the order Lepidoptera known for their Batesian mimicry in both appearance and behaviour of various Hymenoptera.
Baron Cajetan von Felder was an Austrian lawyer, entomologist and liberal politician. He served as mayor of Vienna from 1868 to 1878.
The Cossinae are the nominate subfamily of the Cossidae. The caterpillars of several Cossinae species, such as the carpenterworm and the goat moth, are significant pests. On the other hand, in Chile the caterpillars of the Chilean moth are collected on a commercial scale for sale as fishing bait and terrarium pet food; they are usually called "butterworms" in international trade.
Hypochrysops is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae first described by Cajetan Felder and Rudolf Felder in 1860. This particular genus is exclusive to the Australian area with only a few species straying into Papua New Guinea.
Homoeocera is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae The genus was erected by Cajetan Felder in 1874.
Memphis, described by Jacob Hübner in 1819, is a Neotropical nymphalid butterfly genus in the subfamily Charaxinae.
Symphlebia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Felder in 1874.
Antiblemma is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae.
Eulepidotis is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823.
Hypopyra is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae.
Dalla is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae.
Polyptychia fasciculosa is a moth of the family Notodontidae first described by Cajetan and Rudolf Felder in 1874. It is found in the Guiana Shield and in Amazonia in South America, including Colombia.
Erbessa is a genus of moths of the family Notodontidae. It consists of the following species:
Callidula is a genus of moths of the family Callidulidae.
Catasticta is a genus of Neotropical butterflies in the family Pieridae. The genus was erected by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1870.
Leptophobia is a Neotropical genus of butterflies in the family Pieridae.