Cyclidiinae is a small
subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoologi ...
of the
Drepanidae moths. They occur in
Southeast Asia. Their
caterpillar
Caterpillars ( ) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths).
As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies (suborder Sym ...
s feed on ''
Alangium'' (Alangiaceae). In some treatments, they are raised to full family status.
References
Moth subfamilies
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