Machairophora is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae first described by George Hampson in 1893.[1] Two species are included, which are found from Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea only.
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| Machairophora fumigata | |
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| Genus: | Machairophora Hampson, 1893
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| Machairophora fulvipuncta Hampson, 1893
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Description edit
In male, antennae bipectinate (comb like on both sides) with short branches. Fore tibia with a short curved spine. Mid and hind tibia with long terminal spur pairs. Wings are covered with scales and hair. In forewings, veins 7 to 9 stalked, vein 11 arising from vein 10, then anastomosing (fusing) with vein 12. Hindwings with stalked veins 3 and 4, where the veins 6 and 7 on a very long stalk. Vein 8 from near end of cell.[2]
Species edit
- Machairophora fulvipuncta Hampson, 1893 (Sri Lanka)
- Machairophora fumigata Pagenstecher, 1900 (Papua New Guinea)
References edit
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- ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Machairophora Hampson, 1893". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
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