Taygete

Chambers, 1873

Taygete is a of in the Autostichidae, Symmocinae. The genus was established by Chambers in 1873 and contains multiple of small moths. Members of this genus are found in North America, with distribution records from the United States including Vermont. The genus name derives from Greek mythology, where Taygete was one of the Pleiades .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Taygete: //taɪˈdʒiːti//

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States, including Vermont.

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