The Catocalinae are a subfamily of noctuoid

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s, placed in

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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 othe ...

. In the alternative arrangement, where the Noctuidae are reduced to the core group around the Noctuinae, the present lineage is abolished, the upranked Catocalini being merged with the Erebini and becoming a subfamily of the reestablished family Erebidae.FE (2011), and see references in Sacvela (2011) Many of the species are large () compared to other noctuids in temperate zones, and have brightly colored backwings. The closely related

Ophiderinae The Calpinae are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1840. This subfamily includes many species of moths that have a pointed and barbed proboscis adapted to piercing the skins of fruit to feed on ju ...

and

Calpinae The Calpinae are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1840. This subfamily includes many species of moths that have a pointed and barbed proboscis adapted to piercing the skins of fruit to feed on ...

are sometimes merged into this group. Catocala lineella

Genera

The Catocalinae

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are usually assigned to the

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s Tytini,

Armadini The Armadini are a noctuidae, noctuid ("owlet") moth tribe (biology), tribe of the subfamily Catocalinae. As numerous catocaline genera have not yet been assigned to a tribe, the genus list should be considered preliminary. Genera *''Armada (mot ...

and Erebini, which have a fairly small number of genera, and the much larger Catocalini. The Poaphilini are another proposed tribe around the genus ''

Argyrostrotis ''Argyrostrotis'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1821. Species * '' Argyrostrotis anilis'' Drury, 1773 * ''Argyrostrotis deleta'' Guenée, 1852 * ''Argyrostrotis erasa'' Guenée, 1852 * ''Ar ...

'' (= ''Poaphila''), but is here considered to be

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. In addition, a high proportion of genera is not at present assigned to a specific tribe as their relationships require further study. These genera ''incertae sedis'' are:See references in Savela (2011) * ''

Acanthodelta ''Acanthodelta'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1908. Species * ''Acanthodelta accelerans'' * ''Acanthodelta achaea'' * ''Acanthodelta albicilia'' * ''Acanthodelta albifimbria'' * ''Acant ...

'' * ''

Acanthodica ''Acanthodica'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by William Schaus William Schaus (January 11, 1858 in New York City – June 20, 1942) was an American Entomology, entomologist who became known for his major co ...

'' * ''

Alapadna ''Alapadna'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by Turner in 1902. Species * ''Alapadna micropis'' Hampson, 1926 * ''Alapadna pauropis ''Alapadna pauropis'', the variable spot-wing, is a species of moth of the fa ...

'' * ''

Allotria ''Allotria'' is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. Its only species, ''Allotria elonympha'', the false underwing moth, is found in eastern North America. Both the genus and the species were first described by Jacob Hübner, the genu ...

'' * ''

Alophosoma ''Alophosoma'' is a genus of moths 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 ...

'' * ''

Amphiongia ''Amphiongia'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1926. Species * ''Amphiongia achroa'' (Lower, 1903) * ''Amphiongia chordophoides'' (Lucas, 1892) * ''Amphiongia ochreomarginata ''Amphiongia ...

'' * ''

Anereuthina ''Anereuthina'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromo ...

'' * ''

Anisoneura ''Anisoneura'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromoth ...

'' * ''

Anydrophila ''Anydrophila'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. Selected species *''Anydrophila mirifica'' (Erschoff, 1874) *''Anydrophila sabouraudi'' (D. Lucas, 1907) *''Anydrophila stuebeli'' (Calberla, 1891) (formerly ''Drasteria stuebeli'') Re ...

'' * ''

Arsacia ''Arsacia'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae. Its only species is ''Arsacia rectalis''. Both the genus and species were described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker, the genus in 1866 and the species in 1863. It is ...

'' * '' Artena'' * ''

Arthisma ''Arthisma'' is a genus of moths 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 ...

'' * ''

Athyrma ''Athyrma'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Species * ''Athyrma adjutrix'' Cramer, 780/small> * '' Athyrma antica'' Schaus 1912 * '' Athyrma anuliplaga'' Walker 1865 * '' Athyrma cordigera'' Walker 1869 * '' Athyrma cunesema'' Hampso ...

'' * ''

Attatha ''Attatha'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by Frederic Moore Frederic Moore FZS (13 May 1830 – 10 May 1907) was a British entomologist and illustrator. He produced six volumes of ''Lepidoptera Indica'' a ...

'' * ''

Attonda ''Attonda'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromoth ...

'' * ''

Axiocteta ''Axiocteta'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was described by Turner in 1902. Species * ''Axiocteta babooni'' Bethune-Baker, 1906 * ''Axiocteta concolora'' Bethune-Baker, 1906 * ''Axiocteta encampina'' Hampson, 1926 * ''Ax ...

'' * '' Bamra'' * ''

Batracharta ''Batracharta'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1862. Species *''Batracharta albistrigosata'' Warren, 1915 north-eastern Himalayas, Thailand *''Batracharta char ...

'' * ''

Blasticorhinus ''Blasticorhinus'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. Selected species *''Blasticorhinus aurantiaca'' (Holland, 1894) *''Blasticorhinus bifasciata'' (Wileman, 1914) *''Blasticorhinus cymasius'' Hampson, 1926 *''Blasticorhinus decernens' ...

'' * ''

Bocula ''Bocula'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée Achille Guenée (sometimes M.A. Guenée; 1 January 1809 – 30 December 1880) was a French lawyer and entomologist. Biography Achille Guenée was ...

'' * '' Calesia'' * ''

Calliodes ''Calliodes'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. Species *''Calliodes appollina'' Guenée, 1852 *''Calliodes barnsi'' A.E. Prout, 1924 *''Calliodes pretiosissima'' Holland, 1892 (syn: ''Calliodes rivulifera'' Butler, 1893) References N ...

'' * ''

Celiptera ''Celiptera'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromoth ...

'' * ''

Chalciope Chalciope (; grc, Χαλκιόπη, Khalkiópē means "bronze-face"), in Greek mythology, is a name that may refer to several characters. * Chalciope, daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis, sister of Medea and wife of Phrixus, by whom she had four ...

'' * ''

Chrysopera ''Chrysopera'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae erected by George Hampson in 1894. Its single species, ''Chrysopera combinans'', was first described by Francis Walker in 1857. It is found from in the Indo-Australian tropics o ...

'' * ''

Coenipeta ''Coenipeta'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Species * ''Coenipeta bibitrix'' Hübner, 1823 * ''Coenipeta colliquens'' Hübner, 1818 * ''Coenipeta medina'' Guenée, 1852 * ''Coenipeta tanais'' (Cramer, 1775) References ''Coenipeta' ...

'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Crioa ''Crioa'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1858. It is found in Australia. Species * ''Crioa acronyctoides'' Walker, 858/small> * ''Crioa aroa'' Bethune-Baker, 1908 * ''Crioa hades ''C ...

'' * ''

Ctenusa ''Ctenusa'' is a genus of moths 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 ...

'' * ''

Cutina ''Cutina'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Species * ''Cutina albopunctella'' Walker, 1866 * '' Cutina aluticolor'' Pogue & Ferguson, 1998 * '' Cutina arcuata'' Pogue & Ferguson, 1998 * ''Cutina distincta ''Cutina distincta'', kn ...

'' * '' Cyligramma'' * ''

Dasypodia ''Dasypodia'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromot ...

'' * ''

Delgamma ''Delgamma'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae erected by Frederic Moore in 1885. Its only species, ''Delgamma pangonia'', the strawberry cutworm, was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Distribution It is found in tropi ...

'' * '' Dermaleipa'' (sometimes in ''Thyas'') * ''

Dinumma ''Dinumma'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae first described by Francis Walker in 1858. Description Palpi smoothly scaled and upturned. Second joint reaching just above vertex of head, and third joint moderate length. Antennae minute ...

'' * ''

Donuca ''Donuca'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1865. Species * ''Donuca castalia'' (Fabricius, 1775) * ''Donuca lanipes'' (Butler, 1877) * ''Donuca orbigera'' (Gue ...

'' * ''

Dordura ''Dordura'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae erected by Frederic Moore in 1882. Its only species, ''Dordura aliena'', was first described by Francis Walker in 1865. It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thai ...

'' * ''

Doryodes ''Doryodes'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Species * ''Doryodes bistrialis'' (Geyer, 1832) * '' Doryodes broui'' Lafontaine & Sullivan, 2015 * '' Doryodes desoto'' Lafontaine & Sullivan, 2015 * '' Doryodes fusselli'' Sullivan & Laf ...

'' * ''

Ecphysis ''Ecphysis'' is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. References * Geometridae {{Geometridae-stub ...

'' * ''

Egybolis ''Egybolis'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae erected by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1847. Its only species, ''Egybolis vaillantina'', the African peach moth, was first described by Caspar Stoll in 1790. It is found in the Afrot ...

'' * ''

Entomogramma ''Entomogramma'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. Description Palpi with second joint thickened and reaching vertex of head, and moderate length third joint. Thorax and abdomen smooth ...

'' * ''

Ercheia ''Ercheia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1858. Description Palpi upturned, where the second joint reaching vertex of head and third joint long in both sexes. Antennae minutely ciliated i ...

'' * '' Erygia'' * ''

Eubolina ''Eubolina'' is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. Its only species, ''Eubolina impartialis'', the eubolina moth, is found in the United States, mostly in southern Texas. Both the genus and the species were Species description, first ...

'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Euclystis ''Euclystis'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Species * ''Euclystis angularis'' (Moschler, 1886) * ''Euclystis antecedens'' (Walker, 1858) * ''Euclystis cayuga'' Schaus, 1921 * ''Euclystis centurialis'' Hubner, 1823 * ''Euclystis det ...

'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Euparthenos __NOTOC__ ''Euparthenos'' is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876. Its only species, ''Euparthenos nubilis'', the locust underwing, was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1823. The adults res ...

'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Felinia ''Erygia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. Description Palpi upturned and very slender, almost naked, where the second joint reaching vertex of head, and third joint variable in length. Antennae minu ...

'' * ''

Focillidia ''Focillidia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae first described by George Hampson Sir George Francis Hampson, 10th Baronet (14 January 1860 – 15 October 1936) was an English entomologist. Hampson studied at Charterhouse School ...

'' * ''

Gesonia ''Gesonia'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1859. Species * ''Gesonia dinawa'' (Bethune-Baker, 1906) * ''Gesonia elongalis'' (Viette, 1954) * ''Gesonia gemma'' Swinhoe, 1885 * ...

'' * ''

Hamodes ''Hamodes'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. Species * ''Hamodes butleri'' (Leech, 1900) * ''Hamodes crebrerrima'' Snellen, 1877 * ''Hamodes lutea'' (Walker, 1863) * ''Hamodes pallida' ...

'' * ''

Hexamitoptera ''Hexamitoptera'' is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. Its only species, ''Hexamitoptera lawinda'', is found in Indonesia (Nias, Sumatra), Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo Borneo (; id, Kalimantan) is the third-largest island ...

'' * '' Homodes'' * ''

Hypopyra ''Hypopyra'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromoth ...

'' * ''

Iontha ''Iontha'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Edward Doubleday Edward Doubleday (9 October 1810 – 14 December 1849) was an English entomologist primarily interested in Lepidoptera. He is best known for ''T ...

'' * ''

Ischyja ''Ischyja'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823. Description Palpi with second joint broad and rectangularly scaled, reaching vertex of head. Third joint long, naked and oblique. Antennae thickened and fa ...

'' * '' Lacera'' * ''

Loxioda ''Loxioda'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was described by Warren in 1913. Species *''Loxioda alternans'' Hampson, 1926 *''Loxioda coniventris'' Strand, 1915 *''Loxioda dilutalis'' Snellen, 1884 *''Loxioda dissimilis'' Mo ...

'' * '' Lygniodes'' * '' Matigramma'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * '' Metria'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Mocis ''Mocis'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823. Lepidopterist David Wagner et al. state about the behaviour of ''Mocis'' larvae: "Unlike most catocaline larvae, ''Mocis'' caterpillars do not ...

'' * ''

Niguza ''Niguza'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1858. Species * ''Niguza anisogramma'' Lower, 1905 * ''Niguza eucesta'' (Turner, 1903) * ''Niguza habroscopa'' Lower ...

'' * ''

Ocalaria ''Ocalaria'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was described by William Schaus in 1906. Species *''Ocalaria cohabita'' Kitching, 1988 Panama *''Ocalaria dioptica'' (Walker, 1865) Brazil (Amazonas), Bolivia, French Guiana *''O ...

'' * ''

Ommatophora ''Ommatophora'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macro ...

'' * ''

Pantydia ''Pantydia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Species * '' Pantydia andersoni'' (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1874) * '' Pantydia bicolora'' (Bethune-Baker, 1906) * '' Pantydia canescens'' Walker, 1869 * '' Pantydia capistrata'' Lucas, 1894 * ...

'' * ''

Parallelia ''Parallelia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner Jacob Hübner (20 June 1761 – 13 September 1826, in Augsburg) was a German entomologist. He was the author of ''Sammlung Europäischer Schmetter ...

'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Phoberia ''Phoberia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. Species * ''Phoberia atomaris'' Hübner, 1818 – common oak moth * ''Phoberia ingenua ''Phoberia ingenua'' is a species of moth in the family Erebi ...

'' * '' Phyllodes'' * ''

Platyja ''Platyja'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae erected by Jacob Hübner Jacob Hübner (20 June 1761 – 13 September 1826, in Augsburg) was a German entomologist. He was the author of ''Sammlung Europäischer Schmetterlinge'' (1796� ...

'' * ''

Plecoptera Plecoptera is an order of insects, commonly known as stoneflies. Some 3,500 species are described worldwide, with new species still being discovered. Stoneflies are found worldwide, except Antarctica. Stoneflies are believed to be one of the mos ...

'' * '' Pseudanthracia'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Pseudoarcte ''Pseudoarcte'' is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was described by Viette in 1949. Species * ''Pseudoarcte albicollis'' Clench, 1955 * ''Pseudoarcte melanis'' Mabille, 1890 References

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'' * ''

Pseudosphetta ''Pseudosphetta'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1926. Species *''Pseudosphetta fissigna'' Hampson, 1926 Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo *''Pseudosphetta moorei ''Pseud ...

'' * ''

Pterocyclophora ''Pterocyclophora'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1893 Description Palpi with thickened second joint and reaching vertex of head, and obliquely porrect and naked third joint. Antennae bip ...

'' * ''

Ptichodis ''Ptichodis'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. Species * '' Ptichodis agrapta'' (Hampson, 1913) * '' Ptichodis basilans'' (Guenée, 1852) * '' Ptichodis bistriga'' (Herrich-Schäffer, 18 ...

'' * ''

Remigiodes ''Remigiodes'' is a genus of moths 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 ma ...

'' * ''

Sciatta ''Sciatta'' is a genus of moths 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 ...

'' * ''

Scolecocampa ''Scolecocampa'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. Taxonomy The genus was previously classified in the subfamily Calpinae of the family Noctuidae. Species *''Scolecocampa atriluna'' J. ...

'' * '' Serrodes'' * ''

Speiredonia ''Speiredonia'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1823. Description Palpi with thickened second joint, reaching vertex of head and third joint of moderate length. Antennae of male with minu ...

'' * ''

Spiloloma ''Spiloloma'' is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. Its only species, ''Spiloloma lunilinea'', the moon-lined moth, is found in eastern and south-central North America. Both the genus and species were first described by Augustus Rad ...

'' * ''

Spirama ''Spirama'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Description Antennae usually minutely fasciculate (bundled) in the male. Tibia not hairy and mid-tibia spined. Palpi with second joint reachin ...

'' * ''

Sympis ''Sympis'' is a genus of moths 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 o ...

'' * ''

Tephriopis ''Tephriopis'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Erebidae. Its only species, ''Tephriopis divulsa'', was first described by Francis Walker in 1865. Distribution It is found in Sri Lanka, the Indian subregion, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailan ...

'' * '' Thyas'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) * ''

Trigonodes ''Trigonodes'' is a genus of moths erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus was in the family Noctuidae, but is now mostly classified in the family Erebidae, along with all of the former members of the families Arctiidae and Lymantriidae. Th ...

'' * ''

Varicosia ''Varicosia'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by George Hampson Sir George Francis Hampson, 10th Baronet (14 January 1860 – 15 October 1936) was an English entomologist. Hampson studied at Charterhouse Sc ...

'' * '' Zale'' (Catocalini: Ophiusina?) In addition, some little-known noctuoid moth species which differ somewhat from the bulk of their supposed genera might belong here: * ''

Crypsiprora oxymetopa ''Crypsiprora'' is a genus of moths 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 ...

'' Turner, 1941 * ''

Hypoprora tortuosa ''Hypoprora'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromo ...

'' Turner, 1929 * ''

Prorocopis acroleuca ''Prorocopis'' is a genus of moths 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 ma ...

'' Turner, 1929 * ''

Raparna trigramma ''Raparna'' is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. Description Palpi with second joint reaching vertex of head and thickly scaled. Third joint long and naked. Antennae minutely ciliated in male. Thorax and abdomen smoothly scaled. Tibia n ...

'' Turner, 1906 * ''

Sophta aeluropis ''Sophta'' is a genus of moths of the subfamily Boletobiinae of the family Erebidae. This genus was erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1863. Taxonomy The genus has previously been classified in the subfamily Acontiinae w ...

'' Meyrick, 1902 Placement of ''

Xenogenes ''Xenogenes'' is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae The Erebidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea. The family is among the largest families of moths by species count and contains a wide variety of well-known macromot ...

'' in the Catocalinae is in error; it is a geometer moth, family Geometridae.

Footnotes

References

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