Xenostega

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Xenostega
Pl.39-fig.13-Xenostega fallax Warren, 1899 (syn.S.diagramma).JPG
Xenostega fallax
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Xenostega

Warren, 1899
Type species
Xenostega fallax
Warren, 1899

Xenostega is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae described by Warren in 1899. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Xenostega Warren, 1899". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Xenostega Warren, 1899". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London . Retrieved October 11, 2020.