Viridichira
Genus of moths
| Viridichira | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Erebidae |
| Subfamily: | Lymantriinae |
| Tribe: | Lymantriini |
| Genus: | Viridichira Dall'Asta, 1981 |
Viridichira is a genus of moths in the subfamily Lymantriinae. The genus was erected by Ugo Dall'Asta in 1981.[1][2]
Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms suggests that this name is a synonym of Dasychira Hübner, [1809].[3]
Species known in Africa
- Viridichira brevistriata Dall'Asta, 1981
- Viridichira cameruna (Aurivillius, 1904)
- Viridichira longistriata (Hering, 1926)
- Viridichira ochrorhabda (Collenette, 1937)
References
- ^ De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2019). "Viridichira Dall'Asta, 1981". Afromoths. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Viridichira Dall'Asta, 1981". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (August 1, 2019). "Dasychira Hübner, [1809]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
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