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Taxonomy
"Sphingonaepiopsis genus-group"
Nomenclature
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Subfamily: MacroglossinaeTribe: Macroglossini
Subtribe:
"Sphingonaepiopsis genus-group"
Usage:
valid
Taxonomic Notes:
The analysis of the higher classification of Sphingidae using five nuclear genes by Kawahara et al. (2009: Figure 2) demonstrated that the two genera Neogurelca and Sphingonaepiopsis formed a well-supported monophyletic group, which are placed here in this informal genus-group. However, it is unclear whether or not this grouping is an analytical artifact and its monophyly needs further testing. If demonstrated, then a new tribe should be erected for the group in due course.