Opsigalea

Hampson, 1906

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Opsigalea is a of in the Noctuidae, first described by Hampson in 1906. It belongs to the Noctuinae, the largest subfamily within the owlet moths. The genus contains at least one recognized , Opsigalea blanchardi, described by Todd in 1966. Information regarding the and of this genus remains limited.

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How to pronounce Opsigalea: /ˌɒpsɪˈɡeɪliə/

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Taxonomic note

Opsigalea is placed within the Noctuinae, though its exact tribal placement and relationships to other noctuine have not been extensively studied. The genus name was established by Hampson in 1906, with O. blanchardi added by Todd in 1966.

Data limitations

The is represented by few observations (36 on iNaturalist) and minimal published biological or ecological information. Most standard and ecological data are not documented in accessible literature.

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