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Omphax rigua Prout L. B., 1930

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Higher taxa: Geometridae (family)/  Geometrinae (subfamily)/  Hemistolini (tribe)/  Omphax (genus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:Prout L. B., 1930
Citation:O.[mphax] rigua sp. n.
Original genus:Omphax
Publication:Prout L. B. 1929–1938. Die Spannerartigen Nachtfalter (Geometridae). Die Afrikanischen Spanner. Geometridae. – In: Seitz A. (ed.) Die Gross-Schmetterlinge der Erde. Eine Systematische Bearbeitung der bis jetzt bekannten Gross-Schmetterlinge.
Journal:
Volume:16
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Pagination:34
URL:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/56080135

Taxonomic note:

Described also in L. B. Prout (1930: 118–119).

Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Omphax rigua Prout L. B., 1930 Holotype NHMUK Holotype ♂, NHMUK Angola Angola S Central, Upper Cubango-Cunene Watershed, 5500 ft, x.1928, leg. T. A. Barns.
Omphax rigua Prout L. B., 1930 Paratype NHMUK Paratype 1♂, NHMUK. Angola Angola S Central, Upper Cubango-Cunene Watershed, 5500 ft, x.1928, leg. T. A. Barns.

DNA voucher(s)
BC ZSM Lep 59812  BC ZSM Lep 69768 
Scientific name Country Province Publication URL
Omphax rigua Prout L. B., 1930 Angola Prout L. B. 1930. On the Geometridae collected by Mr. T. A. Barns in Angola, with descriptions of two new species. page 118
Scientific name Plant Plant Family Country Publication URL
Scientific name Parasitoid Parasitoid Family Country Publication URL
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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination
Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination