Imaus (moth)

Imaus is a genus of tussock moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Frederic Moore in 1879.[1][2][3][4]

For the ancient name of a mountain range, see Imaus.

Imaus
Imaus munda
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Tribe: Lymantriini
Genus: Imaus
Moore, 1879
Synonyms
  • Usimbara Collenette, 1955

Species

The following species are included in the genus:

  • Imaus lata Holland, 1893
  • Imaus munda Walker, 1855

References
  1. "Imaus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  2. Savela, Markku, ed. (May 7, 2011). "Imaus Moore, 1879". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  3. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Imaus​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  4. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Imaus Moore, 1879". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. doi:10.5519/s93616qw. Retrieved April 6, 2020.


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