''Calybitia'' is a
monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately subordinate taxon. A monotypic species is one that does not include subspecies or smaller, infraspecific taxa. In the case of genera, the term "unispec ...
snout moth
The Pyralidae, commonly called pyralid moths, snout moths or grass moths, are a family of Lepidoptera in the ditrysian superfamily Pyraloidea. In many (particularly older) classifications, the grass moths (Crambidae) are included in the Pyralid ...
genus. It was described by
William Schaus
William Schaus (January 11, 1858 in New York City – June 20, 1942) was an American entomologist who became known for his major contribution to the knowledge and description of new species of the Neotropical Lepidoptera.
Life
William Schaus, Jr. ...
in 1922 and contains the species ''Calybitia adolescens'' which is found in
Guatemala.
"''Calybitia'' Schaus, 1922"
at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
References
Epipaschiinae
Monotypic moth genera
Moths of Central America
Pyralidae genera
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