Marathyssa
Walker, 1865
Beautiful Marathyssa Moth (for M. pulcherrimus)
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 species M. basalis. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some sources historically placing it in .
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 and body plan
- Noctuidae (family)Historically placed here by some sources; distinguished by Euteliidae characteristics including and abdominal structure