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Neposa Austin & Warren 2009

Andrew V. Z. Brower and Andrew Warren
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Containing group: Hesperiini

Introduction

A small genus of four rare species endemic to Guatemala and Mexico. Neposa hestia is known from a single female specimen, while N. armandoi and N. isabelae are known from just two male specimens, each.

Characteristics

Distinguished from other genera in the Librita clade by the presence of two androconial brands on male forewings.

References

Austin GT & Warren AD. 2009. New looks at and for Onespa, Buzyges, and Librita (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) with new combinations and descriptions of a new genus and six new species. Insecta Mundi 89, 1-55.

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Scientific Name Neposa heras
Location Mexico: Guerrero, Omilteme
Reference Austin, G. T. & Warren, A. D. 2009. New looks at and for Onespa, Buzyges, and Librita (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) with new combinations and descriptions of a new genus and six new species. Insecta Mundi 89, 1-55 Figs. 45, 46.
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By George Austin and Andy Warren
Sex Male
Life Cycle Stage adult
View dorsal/ventral
Collection BMNH - Godman & Salvin coll.
Type Holotype
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Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA


University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

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