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Cotaena mediana

(Cotaena mediana)

Description

Cotaena mediana is a species of sedge moth, and for a long time the only species in the genus Cotaena. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is widespread throughout the Amazon, including Brazil. It is a colourful species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Glyphipterigidae
Genus:Cotaena
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