Balataea is a genus of butterflies belonging to the family Zygaenidae.[1]
| Balataea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Zygaenidae |
| Genus: | Balataea Walker, 1864 |
The genus was first described by Walker in 1864.[1]
The species of this genus are found in Japan.[1]
Species:
- Balataea octomaculata Bremer, 1861[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Balataea Walker, 1864". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 18 February 2021.