Astala is a genus of bagworm moths in the family Psychidae. There are about seven described species in Astala.[1][2][3] Individuals of the astala genus often have a wingspan of 1,6-2 centimeters and a length of 0,7-1 centimeter.[4]

Astala
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Psychidae
Subfamily: Psychinae
Genus: Astala
Davis, 1964

Species

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These seven species belong to the genus Astala:

Data sources: i = ITIS,[1] c = Catalogue of Life,[5] g = GBIF,[2] b = Bugguide.net[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "ITIS, Integrated Taxonomic Information System". Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  2. ^ a b "Astala". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  3. ^ a b "Astala Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  4. ^ J. Heiman, Maury (29 June 2013). "Species Astala confederata - Hodges#0443". BugGuide.
  5. ^ "Browse Astala". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-12-13.

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