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of the family

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. It is found in Africa, where it is known from Malawi and

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and southern Asia, Australia and several Pacific islands (

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References

Moths described in 1794 Moths of Asia Moths of Japan Moths of Réunion Moths of Africa Lacera Lepidoptera of Malawi {{Hulodini-stub