Stenhypena

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Stenhypena
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Stenhypena

Hampson, 1895
Type species
Hypena adustalis Hampson, 1893
Synonyms
  • ParhypenaBethune-Baker, 1908
  • ConsobrambusBerio, 1977

Stenhypena is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae erected by George Hampson in 1895. [1] The type species was first found in Sri Lanka. [2]

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Description

It is similar to species of genus Hypena , but differs in the forewings being narrower and of almost even width throughout, the outer margin nearly erect. The areole very small, vein 10 given off far beyond it. There are raised specks in and at end of cell. Hindwings with veins 3, 4 and 6, 7 stalked. Palpi with the second joint of moderate length and fringed with hair above, the third joint upturned and hairy, with naked apex. [3]

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References

  1. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Stenhypena Hampson, 1895". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  2. Savela, Markku (November 18, 2012). "Stenhypena Hampson, 1895". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  3. Hampson, G. F. (1895). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume III. Taylor and Francis via Biodiversity Heritage Library.