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Janseodes melanospila
Janseodes melanospila is the sole species in the monotypic genus Janseodes. It is a moth with a notably wide geographic range spanning three continents: Asia, Africa, and North America. The species was first described from India in 1852 and has since been recorded in South Africa and Florida, USA. Its disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible human-mediated introduction to some regions, though natural dispersal mechanisms remain unclear.