Argonestis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Lasiocampidae. The genus was erected by Vadim V. Zolotuhin in 1995.[1][2] Its only species, Argonestis flammans, was described by George Hampson in 1893. It is found in the Indian state of Manipur.[3]

Argonestis
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Argonestis

Zolotuhin, 1995
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A. flammans
Binomial name
Argonestis flammans
Hampson, [1893]

References

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  1. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Argonestis Zolotuhin, 1995". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. doi:10.5519/s93616qw. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  2. ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "​Argonestis​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved September 22, 2018. Note: This source gives the authority as "Zolotuhin & Witt, 2000".
  3. ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "​Argonestis flammans​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved September 22, 2018.