Varatra

Varatra is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Lymantriinae erected by Paul Griveaud in 1976. Its only species, Varatra acosmeta, was first described by Cyril Leslie Collenette in 1939. It is found on Madagascar.[1][2]

Varatra
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Erebidae
Subfamily:
Lymantriinae
Tribe:
Orgyiini
Genus:
Varatra

Griveaud, 1976
Species:
V. acosmeta
Binomial name
Varatra acosmeta
(Collenette, 1939)
Synonyms
  • Dasychira acosmeta Collenette, 1939
  • Usimbara acosmeta Collenette, 1939

References
  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (May 14, 2011). "Varatra Griveaud, 1976". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  2. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Varatra Griveaud, 1976". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved April 6, 2020.


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