Crocidocnemis
Warren, 1889
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1Crocidocnemis is a of in the Crambidae, established by Warren in 1889. The genus contains two described : C. pellucida and C. pellucidalis. Catalogue of Life and GBIF classify Crocidocnemis as a synonym of Syllepte, indicating taxonomic uncertainty or pending revision. The genus belongs to the Spilomelinae, a diverse group of grass moths and snout moths.
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How to pronounce Crocidocnemis: //ˌkroʊsɪˈdɒknɪmɪs//
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- SyllepteCrocidocnemis is currently treated as a synonym of Syllepte by major taxonomic databases; originally described in Crocidocnemis have been transferred to Syllepte
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Taxonomic status
Crocidocnemis is listed as a synonym of Syllepte in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, though this synonymy may not be universally accepted. The two originally placed in this —C. pellucida and C. pellucidalis—may require verification of their current generic placement.