Paysandisia archon is a moth of the family Castniidae. It is native to Uruguay and central Argentina and has been accidentally introduced to Europe, where it is spreading rapidly. It is considered the only member of the genus Paysandisia.
Image: Paysandisia archon MHNT Dos Vif Fronton
Image: Paysandisia Archon 20130730
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Chamaerops is a genus of flowering plants in the family Arecaceae. It contains only one species, Chamaerops humilis, variously called European fan palm or the Mediterranean dwarf palm. It is one of the most cold-hardy palms and is used in landscaping in temperate climates.
Image: Chamaerops humilis (Zingaro)015
Image: Chamaerops humilis large patch SW Spain
Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, vol. 10: t. 8 (1815)
Chamaerops humilis var. argentea, south slopes of the High Atlas, Morocco. Zoom in to see the spines on the petioles.