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Hypena prionodes Fletcher D. S., 1961

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Higher taxa: Erebidae (family)/  Hypeninae (subfamily)/  Hypena (genus)/  Ophiuche (subgenus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:Fletcher D. S., 1961
Citation:Hypena prionodes sp. n.
Original genus:Hypena
Publication:Fletcher D. S. 1961. Ruwenzori Expedition 1952. – Noctuidae.
Journal:Ruwenzori Expedition 1952
Volume:1
Issue:7
Pagination:245, figs 75, 76, 118, 305
URL:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/43637803
Taxonomic note:

Transferred to subgenus Ophiuche by H. Hacker (2021: 132).

Hacker H. H. 2021. Rivulinae, Hypeninae, Herminiinae and Hypenodinae (Erebidae). Evolution of diversity of the African flora and fauna. — In: Hacker H. (ed.), Moths of Africa, Systematic and illustrated catalogue of the Heterocera (Lepidoptera) of Africa.
Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Hypena prionodes Fletcher D. S., 1961 Holotype ♂ NHMUK Holotype ♂, genitalia slide 2877♂, NHMUK. Uganda [Uganda], Ruwenzori, Misigo, 8550 ft, 02–03.viii.1952, leg. D. S. Fletcher.
Hypena prionodes Fletcher D. S., 1961 Allotype ♀ NHMUK Allotype ♀, genitalia slide 2878♀, NHMUK. Uganda [Uganda], Ruwenzori, Misigo, 8550 ft, 02–03.viii.1952, leg. D. S. Fletcher.
Hypena prionodes Fletcher D. S., 1961 Paratype ♂ NHMUK Paratypes 9♂, 5♀, genitalia slide 2914♀, NHMUK. Uganda [Uganda], Ruwenzori, Misigo, 8550 ft, 02–03.viii.1952, leg. D. S. Fletcher.
Distribution note:

The known specimens consist of three species which need further study (H. Hacker 2021: 144).

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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination