Thaumatographa
Walsingham, 1897
Species Guides
3- Thaumatographa jonesi(Psychedelic Jones Moth)
- Thaumatographa regalis(Psychedelic Regal Moth)
- Thaumatographa youngiella(Psychedelic Young Moth)
Thaumatographa is a of tortrix moths in the Tortricidae, tribe Hilarographini, established by Walsingham in 1897. It belongs to the Chlidanotinae, a group of predominantly tropical leafroller moths. The genus is recognized in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF as an accepted . Little -level documentation is readily available in major databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thaumatographa: /ˌθɔmətoʊˈɡræfə/
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Identification
Thaumatographa can be distinguished from related Hilarographini by genitalic characters, particularly in male valvae and structure. External is not well documented in accessible literature. The genus is smaller and less studied than the superficially similar genus Hilarographa, with which it has been historically confused.
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Distribution
Tropical regions; specific range data for the is sparse in major aggregators.
Similar Taxa
- HilarographaHistorically confused with Thaumatographa; both belong to tribe Hilarographini but differ in genitalic and composition
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Taxonomic note
The Wikipedia summary provided in source data incorrectly describes Hilarographa rather than Thaumatographa, suggesting potential database conflation between these related . Thaumatographa is the valid genus name established by Walsingham (1897) and currently maintained in the tribe Hilarographini.