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Alpenus maculosa
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About
Alpenus maculosus is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Stoll in 1781. It is found along the Gold Coast and in Lagos, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Angola, Cameroon, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Uganda, eastern Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jan 11, 2026Ilaje/Akoka, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Jan 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 11, 2025Clinic Road Lagos Mainland, Lagos Mainland, Lagos, NGObserver: Ayokunle JoelView observation from Nov 11, 2025 on iNaturalist