Nerice

Walker, 1855

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Nerice is a of in the Notodontidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1855. in this genus are associated with tropical forest , particularly in the Amazon basin. The genus contains at least seven described species, including N. bidentata (the type species), N. davidi, and N. upina.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nerice: /nɛˈriː.t͡ʃe/

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Habitat

Tropical rainforest environments, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Distribution

South America (Amazon basin); additional records from Vermont, United States require verification given the tropical distribution of most .

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