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Assegaj
Genus of moths From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Assegaj is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Cossidae. Its sole species is Assegaj clenchi, which is found in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Nigeria.[1]
The length of the forewings is 21–23 mm.
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Etymology
The genus name is derived from assegai, an African spear with a wide tip, and refers to the peculiar structure of the uncus. The species is named in honour of H. K. Clench.[2]
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