| Cossus | |
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| Cossus cossus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Cossidae |
| Genus: | Cossus Fabricius, 1793 |
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Cossus is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
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.
Ceryx is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. It was described by Hans Daniel Johan Wallengren in 1863.
Spilarctia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1875.
Spilosoma is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae originally described by John Curtis in 1825. A very heterogeneous group, it is in need of review by the scientific community, as certain species probably need reclassification into their own genera.
Eublemma is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1829.
Synanthedon is a genus of moths in the family Sesiidae.
Xyleutes is a genus of moths belonging to the family Cossidae and typical of the tribe Xyleutini.
Catopta is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.
Afroarabiella is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.
Holcocerus is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.
Paracossus is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.
Roepkiella is a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.
