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Prasinoxena

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Prasinoxena
Prasinoxena metaleuca
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Prasinoxena

Meyrick, 1894

Prasinoxena is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae. The genus was created by Edward Meyrick in 1894.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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Species in the genus are found across India and the Indonesian archipelago.[2]

Species

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The genus Prasinoxena contains six species:[3]

References

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  1. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Prasinoxena Meyrick, 1894". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku (July 1, 2010). "Prasinoxena Meyrick, 1894". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "Prasinoxena". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved January 29, 2020.