Paratype | |
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Paratype univitta, Brazil | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
Family: | Erebidae |
Subfamily: | Arctiinae |
Tribe: | Lithosiini |
Genus: | Paratype Felder, 1874 |
Synonyms | |
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Paratype is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae first described by Felder in 1874. They are found in the Neotropics. [1] [2] [3]
The Sesiidae or clearwing moths are a diurnal moth family in the order Lepidoptera known for their Batesian mimicry in both appearance and behaviour of various Hymenoptera.
The Hepialidae are a family of insects in the lepidopteran order. Moths of this family are often referred to as swift moths or ghost moths.
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.
Antiotricha is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae. The genus was described by Felder in 1874.
Automolis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819.
Elysius is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1855.
Homoeocera is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae The genus was erected by Cajetan Felder in 1874.
Isostola is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae described by Felder in 1874.
Uranophora is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1831.
Ptychoglene is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae. The genus was erected by Felder in 1874.
Xenosoma is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae. The genus was described by Felder in 1874.
Acontia is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. The genus was named by Ferdinand Ochsenheimer in 1816. Eusceptis, Pseudalypia and Spragueia are sometimes included in the present genus, but here they are tentatively treated as different pending further research. Many species of Tarache were also once placed here.
Eulepidotis is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823.
Helia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818.
Hypopyra is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae.
Porela is a genus of moths in the family Lasiocampidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1855. All species are known from Australia.
Erbessa is a genus of moths of the family Notodontidae. It consists of the following species: