| Oiticella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Saturniidae |
| Subfamily: | Ceratocampinae |
| Genus: | Oiticella Michener, 1949 |
Oiticella is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Charles Duncan Michener in 1949. [1]
Saturniidae, members of which are commonly named the saturniids, is a family of Lepidoptera with an estimated 2,300 described species. The family contains some of the largest species of moths in the world. Notable members include the emperor moths, royal moths, and giant silk moths.
Oxytenis is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae and subfamily Oxyteninae. They are also known as jigsaw emperor moths. he genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819. During its larval form, it has large eyespots on the front of its head in an attempt to mimic a snake. The larva has unusual, large, almost wing-like, fleshy protrusions on either side.
Eacles is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae. They are native to the Americas. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819.
Actias sinensis, the golden moon moth, is a moth of the Family Saturniidae. It is found in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Myanmar, India and Thailand. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Ceratocampinae is a subfamily of moths in the family Saturniidae. Species can be found in the New World.
Hemileucinae is a subfamily of the family Saturniidae, including a number of taxa whose caterpillars have venomous urticating hairs.
Adeloneivaia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Travassos in 1940.
Procitheronia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Charles Duncan Michener in 1949.
Cerodirphia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Charles Duncan Michener in 1949.
Dihirpa is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Max Wilhelm Karl Draudt in 1929.
Heliconisa is a monotypic moth genus in the family Saturniidae erected by Francis Walker in 1855. Its single species, Heliconisa pagenstecheri, was first described by Carl Geyer in 1835.
Hemileuca is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Hispaniodirphia is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Claude Lemaire in 1999. All species are endemic to Hispaniola, in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic; it is the only saturniid moth genus found in the Greater Antilles.
Hyperchiria is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819.
Leucanella is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Claude Lemaire in 1969.
Molippa is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Periga is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Polythysana is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
Hyalophora is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae. The genus was erected by James Duncan and John O. Westwood in 1841.
Copaxa is a genus of moths in the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
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