A new genus and species for Dysgonia (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Erebinae) from Southeastern United States

Abstract

Three North American species currently placed in the genus Dysgonia Hubner are moved to Neadysgonia gen. n. A fourth species, N. telma, is described from southeastern United States and a neotype is designated for closely related species N. smithii. The generic placement of the new genus is discussed.