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Menophra
Menophra abruptaria both side of male
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Menophra

Moore, 1887
Species
  • Hemerophila Stephens, 1829
  • Ceruncina Wehrli, 1941
  • Malacuncina Wehrli, 1941

Menophra is a genus of moth in the family Geometridae.

The name Menophra is composed of the Greek mene (moon) and ophrus (brow) and refers to the moon shapes that are formed by the strong tooths in the rim of the hindwing.

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