Tylanthes Explained

Tylanthes is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its only species, Tylanthes ptochias, is found in Australia and New Guinea.[1] It is found in both lowland and highland habitats.[2] Both the genus and species were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1889.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Tylanthes ptochias Meyrick, 1889 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . October 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: De Vos . Rob . Tylanthes ptochias Meyrick, 1889 The Tigermoths (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Lithosiini) of Papua Indonesia . Papua-Insects.nl . The Papua Insects Foundation.
  3. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Tylanthes Meyrick, 1889 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . September 12, 2020.

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