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Bipectilus is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are eight described species in the genus, distributed through China, Nepal and Vietnam.
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The Hepialidae are a family of insects in the lepidopteran order. Moths of this family are often referred to as swift moths or ghost moths.
Aenetus is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 24 described species found in Indonesia, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand. Most species have green or blue forewings and reddish hindwings, but some are predominantly brown or white. The larvae feed in the trunks of living trees, burrowing horizontally into the trunk, then vertically down.
Afrotheora is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 7 described species, all found in southern Africa. They are considered to be one of the more primitive genera of the Hepialidae, with short antennae and lacking a functional proboscis.
Aoraia is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 13 described species, all endemic to New Zealand. The type species of this genus is Porina dinodes Meyrick, 1890. This genus contains some large species with a wingspan of up to 150 mm.
Dalaca is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 23 described species found throughout South America as far north as Panama. The larvae feed on grasses.
Druceiella is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are four described species, although a revision of the genus is being carried out which will add at least four new species. The current species are all found in South America.
Dumbletonius is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are two described species, both endemic to New Zealand.
Fraus is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 25 described species, all endemic to Australia.
Gorgopis is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 28 described species found in southern and eastern Africa.
Palpifer is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae described by George Hampson in 1893. There are 10 described species found in south and east Asia and parts of Mexico.
Phassus is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 21 described species distributed from Mexico south to Brazil.
Bipectilus latirami is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is known from Nepal.
Bipectilus omaiensis is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is known from China (Szechuan).
Bipectilus perfuscus is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is known from China (Xizang).
Bipectilus unimacula is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is known from China (Kiangsu).
Bipectilus yunnanensis is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is known from China (Yunnan).
Bipectilus zhejiangensis is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is found in Zhejiang, China.
Ahamus is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae.