Rivula

Guenée, 1845

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Rivula is a of in the Erebidae, established by Achille Guenée in 1845. It is the type genus of the Rivulinae. in this genus are characterized by distinctive wing venation and palp structure. The genus has a broad distribution with records from Europe and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rivula: //ˈriː.vuː.lə//

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Identification

Distinguished from related erebid by the combination of: porrect palpi with thickly scaled second joint and minute third joint; stalked forewing 7, 8, and 9; stalked hindwing veins 3 and 4; and nearly naked male tibiae in typical . The nearly rectangular forewing apex is also characteristic.

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), Sweden (SE), and the United States (Vermont and other states).

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Taxonomic placement

Rivula is the type of the Rivulinae within Erebidae. The genus was originally described by Achille Guenée in 1845.

Observational data

The has over 28,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-observed, though many records may pertain to widespread .

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