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Charadra coyopa

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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Scientific name
  
Charadra coyopa

Rank
  
Species

Class
  
Genus
  
Charadra

Phylum
  
Order
  
Butterflies and moths

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Charadra coyopa is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is known only from the holotype specimen from the Mexico City area.

The length of the forewings is 18.9 mm for males. The collection date indicates a flight period in January.

Etymology

The name is derived from Mayan mythology. Coyopa is the ruler of the sound of thunder, and the brother of Cakulha. It is a noun in apposition.

References

Charadra coyopa Wikipedia


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