Elousa

Walker, 1858

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Elousa albicans

Elousa is a of in the Erebidae, erected by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus was historically classified within Noctuidae before being reassigned to Erebidae. It contains three currently recognized : E. albicans, E. psegmapteryx, and E. schausi. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with several former species reclassified.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elousa: /ɛˈloʊsə/

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Distribution

of Elousa have been recorded from the Americas. Elousa albicans is known from Brazil, E. psegmapteryx from Mexico, and E. schausi from Argentina.

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Taxonomic History

Elousa was previously placed in the subtribe Ophiusina of Noctuidae, then in the tribe Ophiusini of Erebidae, reflecting ongoing reclassification of the noctuoid .

Former Species

Three were formerly included in Elousa but have been reclassified: E. fraterna, E. mima, and E. minor.