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Oeonistis

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Oeonistis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. They are found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Borneo and other minor Oceania islands.

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Description

Palpi porrect, the second joint fringed with hair. Antennae of male bipectinated, with short branches and with a bristle from the end. Fore wing very long and narrow. Vein 3 from before angle of cell. Veins 4 and 5 from angle, vein 6 from upper angle and veins 7 to 9 stalked. Areole absent. Hind wing with veins 4 and 5 stalked. Veins 6 and 7 on a short stalk and vein 8 from middle of cell.

Species

  • Oeonistis altica (Linnaeus, 1768)
  • Oeonistis bicolora Bethune-Baker, 1904
  • Oeonistis bistrigata Rothschild, 1912
  • Oeonistis delia Fabricius, 1787
  • Oeonistis entella Cramer, 1779
  • References

    Oeonistis Wikipedia


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