Metalampra
Toll, 1956
Metalampra is a of concealer moths ( Oecophoridae) in the Oecophorinae. It was established by Toll in 1956, originally as a subgenus of Borkhausenia. The genus contains at least three described , including Metalampra cinnamomea, M. italica, and M. diminutella. Its taxonomic status is disputed: Catalogue of Life and GBIF treat it as a synonym of Borkhausenia, while NCBI and other sources maintain it as a valid genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metalampra: /ˌme.təˈlam.prə/
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK) and Norway (NO). Additional observations are documented through iNaturalist, though specific countries are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- BorkhauseniaMetalampra was originally established as a subgenus of Borkhausenia and is treated as a synonym of this by Catalogue of Life and GBIF. Distinguishing features between the two remain unclear in available literature.
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The exhibits conflicting taxonomic treatment across major databases. NCBI and iNaturalist recognize Metalampra as a valid genus, while GBIF and Catalogue of Life list it as a synonym of Borkhausenia. This discrepancy reflects ongoing debate about generic boundaries within Oecophorinae.
Type Species
The type of Metalampra is Metalampra cinnamomea (Zeller, 1839), originally described under the Depressaria.