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Josia subcuneifera Dognin 1902

James S. Miller and Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Josia

Introduction

This rare species, known from only three specimens from Ecuador and Peru, was formerly considered a geographical race/subspecies of J. aurifusa or J. turgida. However, Miller (2009) has shown that the male genitalia exhibit substantial differences from males of either of those species and considers it distinct.

Characteristics

J. subcuneifera may be distinguished from other members of the aurifusa group by its genitalia, and by the narrow blackish band around the posterior margin of the hindwing, and by its slightly larger size (Miller 2009). The color difference between the illustrated specimen and those of other members of the group is probably due to its age (120 years old).

References

Miller, JS. 2009. Generic revision of the Dioptinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 321, 1-971 + 48 plates.

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Scientific Name Josia subcuneifera
Location Ecuador: Environs de Loja
Reference Miller JS. 2009. Generic revision of the Dioptinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 321, 1-971 + 48 plates. (Plate 32)
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By James S. Miller
Sex Male
Life Cycle Stage adult
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Collection USNM - Dognin Coll.
Type Syntype
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