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Mimasura miltochristodes Hampson, 1918

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Higher taxa: Noctuidae (family)/  Eustrotiinae (subfamily)/  Mimasura (genus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:Hampson, 1918
Citation:Mimasura miltochristodes n. sp.
Original genus:Mimasura
Publication:Hampson G. F. 1918a. Descriptions of new genera and species of Amatidae, Lithosidae, and Noctuidae.
Journal:Novitates Zoologicae
Volume:25
Issue:1
Pagination:186–187
URL:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3856989

Taxonomic note:

Does probably not belong to Mimasura. The wing pattern resembles some species of Afrasura, but there is doubt whether this species belongs there. A study of the genitalia could solve the problem (comments i.l. by A. Legrain and A. Durante 2023-02-23).

Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Mimasura miltochristodes Hampson, 1918 Holotype NHMUK Holotype ♀, NHMUK. Ghana Ghana, Gold Coast, Kumasi, leg. J. D. G. Sanders.
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Mimasura miltochristodes Hampson, 1918 Ghana Hampson G. F. 1918a. Descriptions of new genera and species of Amatidae, Lithosidae, and Noctuidae. page 187
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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination
Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination