Neohirmoneura
Bequaert, 1920
Neohirmoneura is a of in the . The genus was established by Bequaert in 1920. Taxonomic status remains contested: Catalogue of Life treats it as a synonym of Hirmoneura, while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as accepted. The genus is rarely encountered, with only 46 observations documented on iNaturalist.
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How to pronounce Neohirmoneura: /ˌniːoʊˌhɪərməˈnjʊərə/
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The exhibits conflicting taxonomic treatment across major databases. Catalogue of Life (2024) lists Neohirmoneura as a synonym under Hirmoneura (Hirmoneura), while GBIF and iNaturalist maintain it as a valid genus. This discrepancy reflects broader challenges in , where generic boundaries remain poorly resolved. The original description by Bequaert (1920) distinguished Neohirmoneura based on patterns, but subsequent authors have questioned the diagnostic value of these characters.
Observation Rarity
With only 46 iNaturalist observations, Neohirmoneura represents one of the more poorly documented . This scarcity likely reflects genuine rarity, cryptic habits, and identification difficulties rather than collection alone. Most observations originate from tropical and subtropical regions, consistent with the 's known distribution.