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Roscidotoga

Edited by Erik van Nieukerken on Thu, 2012-02-02 10:34
Scientific Name
Rank: 
Genus
Unit Name 1: 
Roscidotoga
Usage
Usage: 
valid
Nomenclatorial Notes: 
The generic name is derived from the Latin roscidus (dewy) and toga (a garment), and refers to the suffusion of metallic scales towards the apex of the forewing. It should be treated as feminine.
Reference
Authors: 
Hoare, 2000
Reference: 
A new genus of primitive Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) from eastern Australia, with a revised diagnosis of nepticulid subfamilies
Page number: 
293
Type
Type information: 
Roscidotoga callicomae Hoare, 2000: 295 (Original designation)
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