Hiera
Hiera is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. It contains the single species Hiera gyge, which is found in Panama. Both the genus and species were first described by Herbert Druce in 1885.[1]
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| Genus: | Hiera |
| Species: | H. gyge |
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| Hiera gyge H. Druce, 1885 | |
Etymology
Hiera is Greek for a temple or sacred place.[2]
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References
- Savela, Markku. "Hiera Druce in Godman & Salvin, 1885". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- "hiera". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
External links
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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