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Orgyiodes is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae.The genus was erected by William Warren in 1897. It is known for its diverse range of species, often characterized by tufts of scales on their wings or bodies that give them a “prominent” appearance when at rest.

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  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumArthropoda
  3. ClassInsecta
  4. OrderLepidoptera
  5. FamilyGeometridae

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Orgyiodes is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae.The genus was erected by William Warren in 1897. It is known for its diverse range of species, often characterized by tufts of scales on their wings or bodies that give them a “prominent” appearance when at rest.

Species within Orgyiodes are primarily found in Africa, with a notable presence in Southern Africa.

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