Specimen photographed in Frankfurt am Main (Hessen) on October 30, 2016.
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Synonyms
Xanthia gilvago (Denis et Schiffermueller, 1775)
Cirrhia gilvago (Denis et Schiffermueller, 1775)
Cosmia gilvago (Denis et Schiffermueller, 1775)
This species is often placed in the genus Cirrhia, but this is not adopted here: The type species of Xanthia, Xanthia togata, and the type species of Cirrhia, Xanthia icteritia are very similar at the imaginal stage, showing identical wing patterns, except that icteritia is the lighter version of togata. In addition, the larval stages of both species are identical and I know of no character to separate them properly. Thus, the two species are undoubtedly congeneric and are likely even sister species. Consequently, Cirrhia is a junior synonym of Xanthia.
Cirrhia gilvago (Denis et Schiffermueller, 1775)
Cosmia gilvago (Denis et Schiffermueller, 1775)
This species is often placed in the genus Cirrhia, but this is not adopted here: The type species of Xanthia, Xanthia togata, and the type species of Cirrhia, Xanthia icteritia are very similar at the imaginal stage, showing identical wing patterns, except that icteritia is the lighter version of togata. In addition, the larval stages of both species are identical and I know of no character to separate them properly. Thus, the two species are undoubtedly congeneric and are likely even sister species. Consequently, Cirrhia is a junior synonym of Xanthia.
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