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Janzena

Janzena is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. It was first described by James T. Troubridge in 2020.

The genus contains a single species, Janzena pyraliformis, which is found in Costa Rica, Florida and Puerto Rico.

Etymology

Gender feminine. This genus is named to honor Dr. Daniel H. Janzen.

Host plant

In Costa Rica its larvae are common on Cassia sp.

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