Marathyssa

Walker, 1865

Beautiful Marathyssa Moth (for M. pulcherrimus)

Species Guides

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Marathyssa is a of in the Euteliidae, established by Francis Walker in 1865. The genus contains approximately 20 described distributed across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Several species occur in North America, including the type species M. basalis. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some sources historically placing it in Noctuidae.

Marathyssa inficita by (c) brendanboyd, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Marathyssa inficita by (c) christine123, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by christine123. Used under a CC-BY license.- 8955 – Marathyssa inficita – Dark Marathyssa Moth (14935902557) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Marathyssa: /məˈræθɪsə/

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Distribution

The occurs on multiple continents: North America (eastern United States from New York to Texas, plus Arizona), Central and South America (Brazil, Bolivia), Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe, and broader African range), and Asia (India, Sikkim).

Similar Taxa

  • Euteliidae (family)Marathyssa belongs to this ; other euteliid share similar wing venation and body plan
  • Noctuidae (family)Historically placed here by some sources; distinguished by Euteliidae characteristics including hindwing venation and abdominal structure

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