Syssphinx

Syssphinx
Syssphinx molina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Saturniidae
Subfamily: Ceratocampinae
Genus: Syssphinx
(Hübner, 1819)[1][2]
Synonyms
  • Sphingicampa Walsh, 1864
  • Psephopaectes Grote & Robinson, 1867
  • Ceroderes Boisduval, 1872
  • Bouvierina Michener, 1949

Syssphinx is a genus of moths of the family Saturniidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819.[3]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Syssphinx Hübner, [1819]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  2. ^ Rougerie, R. & Collective of iBOL Saturniidae expert taxonomists (2009). "Online list of valid and available names of the Saturniidae of the World". Lepidoptera Barcode of Life: Saturniidae.
  3. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (May 19, 2018). "Genus Syssphinx". BugGuide. Retrieved November 9, 2018.