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Drapetes quadripustulatus

Drapetes quadripustulatus

Classification

Class
Insecta

A paean or pean ( ) is a song or lyric poem expressing triumph or thanksgiving. In classical antiquity, it is usually performed by a chorus, but some examples seem intended for an individual voice (monody). It comes from the Greek παιάν/paian (also παιήων/paeion or παιών/paion), "song of triumph, any solemn song or chant".

Distribution

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