Behrensia

Grote, 1875

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Behrensia is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. The genus contains two recognized : Behrensia conchiformis (the type species) and Behrensia bicolor. These moths belong to the Noctuinae, a diverse group commonly known as owlet moths.

Behrensia conchiformis 03 by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC0 license.Behrensia conchiformis 01 by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC0 license.Behrensia conchiformis 02 by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Behrensia: /beɪˈrɛnsiə/

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Etymology

The is named in honor of James Behrens (1824–1894), a German-American entomologist who collected extensively in California and contributed significantly to early North American lepidopterology.

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