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54. Genus: Agyrtidia Hmps.
This genus containing one of the largest of all the Syntomids known hitherto, is characterized by a woolly haired thorax, broad wings in which all the subcostal veins stand on a joint pedicle. The 1st radial rises below the cell-angle, the lower radial veins separately. On the hindwings the lower median and lower radial veins stand on a joint pedicle.

A. uranophila Wlcr. (17 a) is easily recognizable by the size and the metallic blue bordering of the uranophila. large hyaline spots. The black abdomen exhibits a metallic blue dorsal band, similar, though profusely white- dusted subdorsal stripes and an entirely white underside. Brazil, Peru and Bolivia (Coroico).