Arguda
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| Genus: | Arguda Moore, 1879
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Arguda is a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae first described by Frederic Moore in 1879.[1][2][3] Species are distributed in Himalayan regions and Nilgiri Mountains of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Australia.
Description[edit]
Palpi very long. Antennae with branches gradually decreasing to apex. Mid and hind tibia with minute terminal spur pairs. Forewings are broad with rather erect outer margin. Veins 6 and 7 from angle of cell. The stalk of veins 9 and 10 is short. Hindwings with veins 4 and 5 from cell, vein 8 almost touching 7. There are slight accessory costal veinlets.[4]
Species[edit]
- Arguda angulata
- Arguda decurtata
- Arguda dodongi
- Arguda era
- Arguda erectilinea
- Arguda formosae
- Arguda insulindiana
- Arguda rectilinea
- Arguda rosemariae
- Arguda sandrae
- Arguda sumatrana
- Arguda tayana
- Arguda thaica
- Arguda vinata
References[edit]
- ^ "Genus Arguda • 9 living spp". Catalogue of Life. (July 31, 2018). Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ "Arguda". Nomen.at - animals and plants. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ "Arguda Moore, 1879". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ Hampson, G. F. (1892). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume I. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
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