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Aedia iridocosma scylla (Fawcett, 1916)

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Higher taxa: Noctuidae (family)/  Aediinae (subfamily)/  Aedia (genus)/  Anophia (subgenus)/  Aedia iridocosma (species)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:(Fawcett, 1916)
Citation:Catephia scylla, sp. n.
Original genus:Catephia
Publication:Fawcett J. M. 1916. Notes on a collection of Heterocera made by Mr. W. Feather in British East Africa, 1911–13.
Journal:Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London
Volume:1916
Issue:4
Pagination:720–721; pl. 1, fig. 33
URL:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31565176
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Aedia iridocosma scylla (1)
Taxonomic note:

Downgraded to a subspecies of Aedia iridocosma Bethune-Baker (2022: 343). Had been synonymized with Anophia squamosa Wallengren, 1856 by H. Hacker (2016a: 293).

Hacker H. H., Fiebig R., Goater B., Schreier H.-P. & Stadie D. 2022. Moths of Africa. Systematic and illustrated catalogue of the Heterocera of Africa. Volume 3 Acontiinae (Noctuidae) (including Aediini Beck, 1960) based on traditional treatment).
Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Aedia iridocosma scylla (Fawcett, 1916) Holotype ♀ NHMUK Holotype ♀, NHMUK. Kenya [Kenya], British East Africa, Kedai, 2500 ft, 30.i.1912, leg. W. Feather.
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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination
Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination