Opharus

Walker, 1855

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Opharus is a of in the Erebidae, Arctiinae. It was established by Francis Walker in 1855. The genus belongs to the arctiine tussock moth group. Multiple have been described within this genus, though comprehensive species-level documentation remains incomplete.

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How to pronounce Opharus: //oʊˈfeɪrəs//

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Taxonomic History

The was erected by Francis Walker in 1855. The placement has been revised over time, with modern classifications placing Opharus in Erebidae rather than the historically used (which is now treated as a , Arctiinae, within Erebidae).

Observation Data

As of the available data, the has been documented in 1,325 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate levels of citizen science documentation.

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