Antiblemma

Hübner, 1823

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Antiblemma is a of in the Erebidae, established by Hübner in 1823. The genus contains multiple distributed primarily in the Neotropics. One species, Antiblemma leucocyma, has been studied as a potential agent for the plant Miconia calvescens in Brazil due to its high specificity.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Antiblemma: /ænˈtɪbl̩ɛma/

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Distribution

Neotropical region; at least one (A. leucocyma) documented in Brazil

Human Relevance

Antiblemma leucocyma has been investigated as a agent for the weed Miconia calvescens in Brazil

Misconceptions

Some sources list Antiblemma in the Noctuidae; current places it in Erebidae

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