Megacaphys Explained

Megacaphys is a monotypic snout moth genus containing the species Megacaphys titana.[1] It was described by William Schaus in 1904, originally under the genus Caphys, and was subsequently moved to Megacaphys by George Hampson in 1916. It is found in Mexico.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search. Global Information System on Pyraloidea . May 11, 2017 .
  2. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/pyraloidea/pyralidae/chrysauginae/megacaphys/ "Megacaphys Hampson, 1916"