Spilosoma

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Spilosoma
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Spilosoma ericsoni
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Spilosoma

Curtis, 1825
Synonyms
  • Rhagonis Walker, 1862
  • Elpis Dyar, 1893
  • Spilarctia Butler, 1875 (disputed)

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Spilosoma is a genus of moths in the Arctiidae family. A very heterogeneous group, it is in need of review by the scientific community[citation needed], as certain species probably need reclassification into their own genera.

Species more or less related to the type species

Erythrophleps Species Group

Subgenus Rhagonis Walker, 1862 or a separate genus

Subgenus Rhodareas Kirby, 1892

Spilosoma sensu lato species not congeneric to the type species

Species of unclear status

Species separated into Ardices

Species separated into Toulgarctia

References

  1. The Moths Of Borneo

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