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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 Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other families of the Noctuoidea. It was considered the largest family in Lepidoptera for a long time, but after regrouping Lymantriinae, Catocalinae and Calpinae within the family Erebidae, the latter holds this title now. Currently, Noctuidae is the second largest family in Noctuoidea, with about 1,089 genera and 11,772 species. However, this classification is still contingent, as more changes continue to appear between Noctuidae and Erebidae.
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 Ditrysia are a natural group or clade of insects in the lepidopteran order containing both butterflies and moths. They are so named because the female has two distinct sexual openings: one for mating, and the other for laying eggs.
Arthur Gardiner Butler F.L.S., F.Z.S. (1844–1925) was an English entomologist, arachnologist and ornithologist. He worked at the British Museum on the taxonomy of birds, insects, and spiders.
Amphiesmenoptera is an insect superorder, established by S. G. Kiriakoff, but often credited to Willi Hennig in his revision of insect taxonomy for two sister orders: Lepidoptera and Trichoptera (caddisflies). In 2017, a third fossil order was added to the group, the Tarachoptera.
Crexa is a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1866.
Genduara is a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1856. All species in the genus are from Australia.
The Global Lepidoptera Names Index (LepIndex) is a searchable database maintained by the Department of Entomology at the Natural History Museum, London.
Macroptila antonia is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Paul Dognin in 1911. It is found in Colombia.
Macroptila elongata is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Reich in 1936. It is found in Brazil.
Macroptila extensa is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Rothschild in 1912. It is found in Peru.
Macroptila fuscilaniata is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by George Hampson in 1914. It is found in Colombia.
Macroptila laniata is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Paul Dognin in 1899. It is found in Ecuador.
Macroptila monstralis is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Schaus in 1911. It is found in Costa Rica.
Macroptila nubecula is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Schaus in 1911. It is found in Costa Rica.
Macroptila rotundata is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Paul Dognin in 1916. It is found in Colombia.
Eulepidoptera is a division of lepidopterans in the infraorder Heteroneura.
References
- ↑ Macroptila at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
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