Lepidoptera is an order of insects that includes butterflies and moths. About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera are described, in 126 families and 46 superfamilies, 10 per cent of the total described species of living organisms. It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world. The Lepidoptera show many variations of the basic body structure that have evolved to gain advantages in lifestyle and distribution. Recent estimates suggest the order may have more species than earlier thought, and is among the four most speciose orders, along with the Hymenoptera, Diptera, and Coleoptera.
The Sphingidae are a family of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths, and hornworms; it includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species are found in every region. They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid, sustained flying ability. Their narrow wings and streamlined abdomens are adaptations for rapid flight. The family was named by French zoologist Pierre André Latreille in 1802.
The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek geo γη or γαια "the earth" and metron μέτρων "measure" in reference to the way their larvae, or inchworms, appear to "measure the earth" as they move along in a looping fashion. A very large family, it has around 23,000 species of moths described, and over 1400 species from six subfamilies indigenous to North America alone. A well-known member is the peppered moth, Biston betularia, which has been subject of numerous studies in population genetics. Several other geometer moths are notorious pests.
The Arctiinae are a large and diverse subfamily of moths, with around 11,000 species found all over the world, including 6,000 neotropical species. This group includes the groups commonly known as tiger moths, which usually have bright colours, footmen, which are usually much drabber, lichen moths, and wasp moths. Many species have "hairy" caterpillars that are popularly known as woolly bears or woolly worms. The scientific name of this subfamily refers to this hairiness. Some species within the Arctiinae have the word “tussock” in their common name due to people misidentifying them as members of the Lymantriinae based on the characteristics of the larvae.
The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. This large family has over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea, although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back, producing a rather rounded profile.
The Phaegopterina are a subtribe of tiger moths in the Arctiini tribe, which is a part of the family Erebidae.
Epimolis is a genus of arctiine tussock moths in the family Erebidae.
Zatrephes is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. It was formerly considered part of the Arctiidae. It includes the former genus Ennomomima, which is now considered a synonym.
Epimolis creon is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1897. It is found in Mexico.
Epimolis affinis is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Rothschild in 1909. It is found in French Guiana, Venezuela and Peru.
Epimolis arcifera is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Paul Dognin in 1912. It is found in Colombia.
Epimolis conifera is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Paul Dognin in 1912. It is found in Colombia.
Epimolis flavonotata is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Rothschild in 1909. It is found in French Guiana, the Amazon region and Venezuela.
Epimolis haemastica is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Paul Dognin in 1906. It is found in Peru and Colombia.
Epimolis incarnata is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1901. It is found in French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.
Epimolis pseudopraemolis is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Walter Rothschild in 1909. It is found in Peru.
Epimolis syrissa is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1906. It is found in Peru.
