(Q28796037)

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short name

G. delindae (multiple languages)

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taxon name

Givira delindae

taxon author

Eric H. Metzler

year of publication of scientific name for taxon

2017

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stated in

The Lepidoptera of White Sands National Monument, Otero County, New Mexico, USA 9. A new species of Givira Walker (Cossidae, Hypoptinae) dedicated to Delinda Mix, including a list of species of Cossidae recorded from the Monument

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species

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parent taxon

Givira

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named after

Delinda Mix

has cause

auction

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reference URL

https://phys.org/news/2017-02-moth-gift-winner-ebay-auction.html

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Steve Mix submitted the winning bid, and he chose to have the moth named after his mother because of the lasting nature of this naming opportunity. (English)

I received no remuneration in this fundraising venture, and by volunteering my personal money, time, expertise, and experience I was able to help WNPA gain world-wide positive publicity while raising some much needed cash. The rewards to me were being able to help WNPA and Steve Mix honor his mother, which is just so very sentimental. (English)

DOI

10.3897/ZOOKEYS.655.11339

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The specific name of this species, delindae, a noun in the genitive case, honors Delinda Mix for the support and encouragement she gave to her son, Steve Mix, who was interested in studying butterflies and moths as a young man. He maintains his interest in Lepidoptera. (English)

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