Suana

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Suana

Suana is a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1855.[1][2][3]

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Suana
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Suana concolor
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lasiocampidae
Subfamily: Lasiocampinae
Tribe: Pinarini
Genus: Suana
Walker, 1855
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Description

Palpi long and broad. Antennae with branches gradually shortening to apex in male, which is extremely short throughout in female. Legs without spurs. Forewing long and narrow. Veins 6, 7 and 8 are stalked. Stalk of veins 9 and 10 are long. Hindwings with straight outer margin in males. Veins 4 and 5 stalked or from angle of cell. Vein 8 almost touching vein 7. One slightly accessory costal veinlet present.[4]

Species

  • Suana concolor Walker, 1855
  • Suana riemsdyki Heylaerts, 1889
  • Suana zahmi Holloway & Bender, 1990

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