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Casphalia safiani Fiebig, 2026

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Higher taxa: Limacodidae (family)/  Limacodinae (subfamily)/  Casphalia (genus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:Fiebig, 2026
Citation:Casphalia safiani sp. nov.
Original genus:Casphalia
Publication:Fiebig R. 2026b. Description of two new Casphalia Walker, 1866 from Africa (Lepidoptera, Limacodidae).
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:5853
Issue:1
Pagination:133–135, figs 2a–b, 6a–e
URL:https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5853.1.9
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Casphalia safiani (1)
Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Casphalia safiani Fiebig, 2026 Holotype ♂ ISEA Holotype ♂, genitalia slide R. Fiebig 2025.111♂, ISEA. Cameroon Cameroon, Central Region, Somolomo on Dja River, 3°22′30.95″N 12°43′57.23″E, 350 m, 14–20.v.2023. leg. Sz. Sáfián.
Scientific name Country Province Publication URL
Casphalia safiani Fiebig, 2026 Cameroon Fiebig R. 2026b. Description of two new Casphalia Walker, 1866 from Africa (Lepidoptera, Limacodidae). page 133
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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination
Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination