Hermophyllon

<i>Hermophyllon</i>

Hermophyllon

Species of moth


Hermophyllon anceps is a moth in the family Cossidae, and the only species in the genus Hermophyllon. It is found in Malaysia (Sabah), Indonesia (Sumatra, Nias, Kalimantan and Java) and the Philippines.

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Etymology

The genus name refers to the Greek god Hermes plus Greek phyllon (meaning leaf).[1]


References

  1. Schoorl, J.W. 1990: A phylogenetic study on Cossidae (Lepidoptera: Ditrysia) based on external adult morphology. Zoologische Verhandelingen, 263: 1-295. PDF



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