Estigena
genus of insects
Estigena is a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae. It was erected by Frederic Moore in 1860. It is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Myanmar and Java.
Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms considers this name to be a synonym of Gastropacha.
Description
Palpi very long and slender, varying somewhat in length. Antennae with short branches. Legs with very minute spurs. Forewings are long and narrow, outer margin very obliquely rounded. Veins 6, 7 and 8 stalked. Stalk of veins 9 and 10 are long.
The public source identifies “Estigena” as genus of insects. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Estigena, genus and insects.
Why this record matters
A short description can identify a subject without explaining its stakes. For “Estigena”, the useful work is to connect “genus of insects” to the records capable of establishing context and consequence.
Datasets, specimens, observations and peer-reviewed methods provide the appropriate test for the technical claims summarized here. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jun 30, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q16919788. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference. The first chronological checks are 1860.
Current terminology should not be projected backward without checking the classification used when the underlying evidence was created. The lead is largely declarative, so disagreement and counter-evidence require a deliberate search beyond the opening account. Authority statements aid reconciliation but still require their own references, qualifiers and ranks to be checked.
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