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Mantala

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Mantala
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Mantala

Walker, 1862
Species:
M. tineoides
Binomial name
Mantala tineoides
Walker, 1862

Mantala is a monotypic moth genus in the subfamily Arctiinae. Its single species, Mantala tineoides, is found on Borneo. Both the genus and the species were first described by Francis Walker in 1862.[1] The habitat consists of lowland and lower montane forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Mantala Walker, 1862". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  2. ^ Holloway, Jeremy Daniel. "Mantala tineoides Walker". The Moths of Borneo. Retrieved October 11, 2019.