Phuphena
Walker, 1858
Phuphena is a of in the , established by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus contains approximately 13 described distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are classified within the Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of . The genus has been documented through museum specimens and limited field observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phuphena: /fuˈfɛna/
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Distribution
Neotropical region, including Central and South America. Specific distribution varies by ; Phuphena tura has been recorded from Mexico and Central America, while other species such as Phuphena fusipennis and Phuphena transversa have broader South distributions.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Francis Walker in 1858 with Phuphena fusipennis as the . Several species were later transferred from other genera, including Phuphena parallela and Phuphena petrovna, which were moved from the genus Thermesia.
Species diversity
Thirteen are currently recognized, with the most recent description being Phuphena proseluta Schaus, 1921. One synonym exists: Phuphena obliqua (Smith, 1900) was synonymized with Phuphena tura (Druce, 1889).