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Hestiarcha

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Hestiarcha
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Hestiarcha

Meyrick, 1886
Species:
H. pyrrhopa
Binomial name
Hestiarcha pyrrhopa
Meyrick, 1886

Hestiarcha is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Hestiarcha pyrrhopa, is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from South Australia. The genus and species were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1886.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (24 June 2015). "Hestiarcha Meyrick, 1886". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  2. ^ Australian Faunal Directory
  3. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Hestiarcha Meyrick, 1886". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved August 31, 2020.