Habrosyne

Hübner, 1821

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Habrosyne is a of in the Drepanidae ( Thyatirinae), first described by Jacob Hübner in 1821. The genus contains approximately 20 described distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. Some species, such as Habrosyne derasa, have been studied as potential agents for brambles.

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How to pronounce Habrosyne: //ˌhæbrəˈsaɪniː//

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont (USA). occur across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions.

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Taxonomic note

Some classifications place Habrosyne in rather than Drepanidae, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate about the rank of these groups.

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