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Antheua acholi (Bethune-Baker, 1908)

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Higher taxa: Notodontidae (family)/  Phalerinae (subfamily)/  Antheua (genus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:(Bethune-Baker, 1908)
Citation:Dinara acholi, sp. n.
Original genus:Dinara
Publication:Bethune-Baker G. T. 1908a. Descriptions of new African Heterocera.
Journal:Annals and Magazine of Natural History
Volume:(8) 2
Issue:9
Pagination:256
URL:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/22071025
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Antheua acholi (1)
Taxonomic note:

Transferred to Antheua and reinstated as a valid species by A. Schintlmeister & G. M. László (2025: 246). Had been synonymised with Anticyra atrata Grünberg, 1907 by M. Gaede (1934: 171).

Schintlmeister A. & László G. M. 2025. A review of the genus Antheua Walker, 1855 with descriptions of 19 new species and one new subspecies (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae: Phalerinae).
Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Antheua acholi (Bethune-Baker, 1908) Holotype ♀ NHMUK Holotype ♀, NHMUK. Uganda Uganda, Acholi Country, Patigo, 4000 ft.
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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