Raphia

Hübner, 1821

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Raphia is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Hübner in 1821. It represents the sole genus within the Raphiinae. The genus comprises approximately 4-5 described distributed across the Holarctic region.

Raphia frater piazzi by (c) Victor Engel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Victor Engel. Used under a CC-BY license.Raphia frater elbea by (c) Lon Brehmer, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lon Brehmer. Used under a CC-BY license.Raphia frater abrupta by (c) Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Raphia: /ˈræ.fi.ə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Noctuidae by placement in the Raphiinae; specific morphological characters distinguishing Raphia from related noctuid genera are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Holarctic distribution; individual occur in North America and Eurasia.

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