Azygophleps

Last updated

Azygophleps
Azygophleps inclusa female.JPG
Azygophleps inclusa , female
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Subfamily: Zeuzerinae
Tribe: Xyleutini
Genus: Azygophleps
Hampson, 1892
Species

See text

Synonyms
  • AzygophlebsAurivillius, 1925

Azygophleps is a genus of moths belonging to the family Cossidae.

Contents

Description

Azygophleps are a genus of medium-sized moths, with long forewings, light-colored hindwings, and a spotted pattern. While similar to other Cossidae genera such as Sansara , Strigocossus , and Aethalopteryx , Azygophleps can be distinguished from these genera through the females' toothed antennae, long forewings that are rounded at the apex, unique genitalia in both sexes, including the absence of arms on the gnathos of the male of the species. Females, additionally, have a star-like symbol on their genitalia.

Distribution

The 28 species of Azygophleps primarily reside throughout Africa, although a few species have been found in Asia and in the Arabian peninsula.

Species

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thyrididae</span> Family of moths

The Thyrididae comprise the family of picture-winged leaf moths. They are the only family in the superfamily Thyridoidea, which sometimes has been included in the Pyraloidea, but this isn't supported by cladistic analysis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cossinae</span> Subfamily of moths

The Cossinae are the nominate subfamily of the Cossidae. The caterpillars of several Cossinae species, such as the carpenterworm and the goat moth, are significant pests. On the other hand, in Chile the caterpillars of the Chilean moth are collected on a commercial scale for sale as fishing bait and terrarium pet food; they are usually called "butterworms" in international trade.

<i>Miltochrista</i> Genus of moths

Miltochrista is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819.

<i>Asota</i> (moth) Genus of moths

Asota is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819. Species are widely distributed throughout Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Malayan region and tropical parts of the Australian region.

<i>Mormogystia</i> Genus of moths

Mormogystia is a genus of moths belonging to the family Cossidae.

<i>Meharia</i> Moth genus in family Cossidae

Meharia is a genus of moths belonging to the family Cossidae.

<i>Aethalopteryx</i> Genus of moths

Aethalopteryx is a genus of moths belonging to the family Cossidae.

<i>Xyleutes</i> Genus of moths

Xyleutes is a genus of moths belonging to the family Cossidae and typical of the tribe Xyleutini.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zeuzerinae</span> Subfamily of moths

The Zeuzerinae are a subfamily of the family Cossidae.

<i>Stygioides</i> Genus of moths

Stygioides is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Syntomini</span> Tribe of moths

The Syntomini are a tribe of moths in the family Erebidae. The tribe was erected by Gottlieb August Wilhelm Herrich-Schäffer in 1846.

References