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.

Machairophora
Machairophora fumigata
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Machairophora

Hampson, 1893
Type species
Machairophora fulvipuncta
Hampson, 1893
Synonyms
  • Machaerophora Hampson, 1900

Description

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Machairophora Hampson, 1893". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.