Schizura

Doubleday, 1841

Schizura is a of in the , established by Doubleday in 1841. The genus currently contains eight described , though taxonomic revisions in 2021 transferred some former members to the genera Coelodasys and Oedemasia. The genus is best known for Schizura concinna, whose are commonly called redhumped due to their distinctive defensive .

Schizura ipomaeae by no rights reserved, uploaded by Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago. Used under a CC0 license.Schizura obligata by (c) Sue Carnahan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sue Carnahan. Used under a CC-BY license.Schizura obligata by (c) Sue Carnahan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sue Carnahan. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schizura: //skaɪˈzʊərə//

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Similar Taxa

  • CoelodasysFormer Schizura were transferred to this in 2021 taxonomic revision
  • OedemasiaFormer Schizura were transferred to this in 2021 taxonomic revision

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