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Hermophyllon

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Hermophyllon
Scientific classification
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Hermophyllon

Schoorl, 1990
Species:
H. anceps
Binomial name
Hermophyllon anceps
(Snellen, 1900)
Synonyms
  • Endoxyla anceps Snellen, 1900
  • Xyleutes plesseni Schultze, 1925

Hermophyllon anceps is a moth in the family Cossidae, and the only species in the genus Hermophyllon. It is found in Malaysia (Sabah), Indonesia (Sumatra, Nias, Kalimantan and Java) and the Philippines.

Etymology

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The genus name refers to the Greek god Hermes plus Greek phyllon (meaning leaf).[1]

References

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  1. ^ Schoorl, J.W. 1990: A phylogenetic study on Cossidae (Lepidoptera: Ditrysia) based on external adult morphology. Zoologische Verhandelingen, 263: 1-295. PDF