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The Saturniinae or saturniines are a subfamily of the family Saturniidae, also known as giant silkmoths. They are commonly known as emperor moths or wild silk moths. They are easily spotted by the eyespots on the upper surface of their wings. Some exhibit realistic eye-like markings, whilst others have adapted the eyespots to form crescent moon or angular shapes or have lost their wing scales to create transparent windows. They are medium to very large moths, with adult wingspans ranging from 7.5 to 15 cm, in some cases even more. They consist of some of the largest sized Lepidoptera, such as the luna moth, atlas moth, and many more. The Saturniinae is an important source of wild silk and human food in many different cultures.
Perisomena is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae.
Eochroa is a monotypic moth genus in the family Saturniidae erected by Felder in 1874. Its only species, Eochroa trimenii, was also described by Felder in the same year. They inhabit arid rocky areas and mountain passes in Africa where the host plant grows.
Therinia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1823.
Bathyphlebia is a genus of moths of the family Saturniidae. The genus was erected by Cajetan Felder in 1874.
Cercophaninae is a subfamily of the family Saturniidae, and was, until recently, treated as a separate family, Cercophanidae.
Automerella is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Charles Duncan Michener in 1949.
Automerina is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Charles Duncan Michener in 1949.
Dirphia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819.
Dirphiopsis is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Eugène Louis Bouvier in 1928.
Gamelia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819.
Hemileuca is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Leucanella is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Claude Lemaire in 1969.
Paradirphia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Charles Duncan Michener in 1949.
Polythysana is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Homoeopteryx is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Felder in 1874.
Usta is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Hans Daniel Johan Wallengren in 1863.
References
- ↑ Rougerie, R. & Collective of iBOL Saturniidae expert taxonomists (2009). "Online list of valid and available names of the Saturniidae of the World". Lepidoptera Barcode of Life.
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