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Beara (moth)

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Beara
Beara tortriciformis
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Beara

Walker, 1866

Beara is a genus of moths of the family Nolidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1866.

Description

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Palpi upturned, reaching above vertex of head, and third joint rather long. Antennae minutely ciliated (haired) in male. Forewings with arched costa, acute apex and excurved outer margin. Vein 8 anastomosing (fusing) with vein 9 and 10 to form very minute areole. Hindwings with stalked veins 3 and 4.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  • Savela, Markku. "Beara Walker, 1866". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 13, 2019.