Aumakua omaomao
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Genus of moths
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| Genus: | Aumakua Hayes & Sattler 1980
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| Species: | A. omaomao
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Aumakua is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae, consisting of one species Aumakua omaomao, which is endemic to Hawaii.
References
[edit ]- Natural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database
- Aumakua omaomao gen.n., sp.n. (Noctuidae: Cuculliinae) from the Hawaiian Islands is described; the adults, wing venation and genitalia of both sexes are illustrated. The systematic position of Aumakua gen.n. is discussed, its status as a Hawaiian endemism is considered and the habitats of A.omaomao sp.n. are described
- Life history images and detailed information
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