Pelecia Explained

Pelecia is a monotypic moth genus of the family Erebidae. Its only species, Pelecia retusalis, is found in Brazil. Both the genus and species were first described by Jacob Hübner, the genus in 1821 and the species three years earlier in 1818.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . August 24, 2019 . Pelecia Hübner, 1821 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . June 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Pelecia Hübner, 1821 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . June 24, 2020.

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