Elousa
Walker, 1858
Elousa is a of in the Erebidae, erected by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus was historically classified within 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 , 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.