Sphecosoma cognata

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Sphecosoma cognata
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S. cognata
Binomial name
Sphecosoma cognata
(Walker, 1856)
Synonyms
  • Pseudosphex cognataWalker, 1856
  • Sphecosoma fasciolatumButler, 1876

Sphecosoma cognata is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1856. It is found in Mexico, Colombia and the Amazon region. [1]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Sphecosoma cognata (Walker, 1856)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 31, 2018.