Ophisma

Guenée, 1852

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Ophisma is a of in the Erebidae, erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus contains approximately 21 described distributed primarily in tropical regions of the Americas. Many species were described in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by authors including Guenée, Walker, Schaus, and Hampson.

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How to pronounce Ophisma: /ˈo.fis.ma/

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Distribution

Tropical regions of the Americas; documented from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean based on historical collection records.

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