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Protogygia
Protogygia is a genus of noctuid moths described by McDunnough in 1929, comprising approximately 17 described species distributed primarily in western North America. The genus is characterized by medium-sized adults with distinctive wing patterning and is associated with arid and semi-arid habitats, particularly active sand dune systems. Species identification relies heavily on male genitalia morphology, with several species groups recognized based on structural features of the uncus and clasper. The genus includes recently described species, reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement in this cryptic group.