Viridemas
Smith, 1908
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1Viridemas is a in the Noctuidae, containing a single , Viridemas galena. The genus was established by John Bernhardt Smith in 1908, with the type species described from Arizona. Very little is known about its or .
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Identification
As a , Viridemas is distinguished from other Noctuinae genera by the unique combination of traits present in its sole , Viridemas galena. Specific diagnostic features for the genus are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Known only from the US state of Arizona, based on the type locality of its single .
Similar Taxa
- Other Noctuinae generaViridemas can be distinguished from other in the Noctuinae by its unique morphological features, though specific distinguishing characters are not detailed in available literature.
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Taxonomic history
Both the Viridemas and its only Viridemas galena were described simultaneously by John Bernhardt Smith in 1908. The genus has remained since its description.
Research status
The is poorly known, with only 4 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the available data. No detailed morphological descriptions or biological studies have been published beyond the original description.