1. Weitere Informationen

1.1. Etymologie (Namenserklärung)

Ramos-González et al. (2024: 189) teilen mit: “The generic name is formed by combining the Greek phasma (meaning phantom or apparition), with Digonis in reference to the false resemblance to moths of the genus Digonis Butler and the wing coloration.“

2. Literatur

• Erstbeschreibung: Ramos-González, M, I., Venegas-González, M. F., Zamora-Manzur, C. & L. E. Parra (2024): Revision of the genus Digonis (Lepidoptera, Geometridae): new species and new genera. — ZooKeys 1216: 173-200. [zum open-access-Artikel auf pensoft.net]