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A new genus and species for Dysgonia (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Erebinae) from Southeastern United States

  • 1. , Beaufort, United States of America

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Three North American species currently placed in the genus Dysgonia Hubner are moved to Neadysgonia gen. n. A fourth species, N. telma, is described from southeastern United States and a neotype is designated for closely related species N. smithii. The generic placement of the new genus is discussed.

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