Butterflies and Moths of the World Generic Names and their Type-species

Genus:
Acostis ; Hübner, 1826 . Verz. bekannt. Schmett. : 48.    [BHL]

Status:
Incorrect Subsequent Spelling

Homonyms: 1

Higher classification:
GEOMETROIDEA : GEOMETRIDAE : ENNOMINAE

Notes:
Fletcher (1979) stated:-

An incorrect subsequent spelling.

See: ASCOTIS Hübner, [1825] 1816.

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Senior name:
Ascotis Hübner, 1825: 313.