Paracles

Paracles is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae. The genus was described by Francis Walker in 1855. The species range from Panama to Patagonia, with quite a few in the southern temperate region of South America.

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Paracles

Walker, 1855
Synonyms
  • Motada Walker, 1855
  • Laora Walker, 1855
  • Massicyta Walker, 1856
  • Borseba Walker, [1865]
  • Palustra Bar, 1873
  • Altimaenas Dyar, 1913
  • Pachylaelia Butler, 1878
  • Chilesia Ruiz-Rodriguez, 1989

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References

  • Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
  • Savela, Markku. "Paracles Walker, 1855". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved December 31, 2017.


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