Sestra (moth)

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Sestra humeraria
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Sestra

Walker, 1863

Sestra is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. All species are endemic to New Zealand.

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<i>Elvia glaucata</i> Species of moth

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<i>Helastia</i> Genus of moths

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<i>Paranotoreas</i> Genus of moths

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<i>Zermizinga</i> Genus of moths

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<i>Sestra humeraria</i> Species of moth

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