Microphysetica

Hampson, 1917

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Microphysetica is a of snout moths in the Crambidae, Spilomelinae. The genus was established by George Hampson in 1917 and contains four described distributed in the Neotropical region. Species include M. ambialis, M. hermeasalis, M. peperita, and M. rufitincta. The genus is part of the diverse Spilomelinae, one of the largest subfamilies of Crambidae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microphysetica: /maɪˌkroʊfɪˈsɛtɪkə/

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Distribution

Neotropical region. have been recorded from Central and South America, including Rica and Brazil.

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