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Polienus Distant, 1903

Higher taxa: Notodontidae (family)/  Spataliinae (subfamily)/  Polienus (genus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:Distant, 1903
Citation:Polienus, gen. nov.
Taxon remarks:Type species: Polienus modestus Distant, 1903. Insecta Transvaaliensia 94, fig. 10) [= Simyra capillata Wallengren, 1875]. By monotypy. Included in Spataliinae by R. A. St Laurent et al. (2025: 50 – https://doi.org/10.5479/si.28912337).
Publication:Distant W. L. 1903. Insecta Transvaaliensia: a contribution to a knowledge of the Entomology of South Africa. Order Lepidoptera. Suborder Heterocera.
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Pagination:93
URL: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13982371
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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination Images
Polienus capillata (Wallengren, 1875) (Wallengren, 1875) species Accepted Simyra capillata
Polienus modestus Distant, 1903 Distant, 1903 species Synonym Polienus modestus