Araeopteron
''Araeopteron'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1893. Taxonomy The genus has previously been classified in the subfamily Araeopteroninae within Erebidae or in the subfamily Acontiinae of the family Noctuidae The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other f .... Description Palpi slender and sickle shaped, reaching just above the vertex of the head. Antennae almost simple. Thorax and abdomen smoothly scaled. Tibia naked. Forewings rather long and narrow. The apex rounded. Veins 3, 4 and 8, 9, 10, 11 stalked, whereas veins 6 arise from below angle of cell and vein 7 from angle. Hindwings with veins 3, 4 and 6, 7 stalked. Vein 5 from middle of discocellulars. Species References * Dyar (1914). ''Proceedings of the United St ...
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