Xenotenes

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Xenotenes

Diakonoff, 1954

Xenotenes is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. [1]

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Tortricidae Family of tortrix moths

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.

Tortricinae Subfamily of tortrix moths

The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as biological control agents against invasive weeds.

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Acanthoclita is a genus of tortrix moths belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini. It was established in 1982 by Alexey Diakonoff.

Licigena is a monotypic genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae of the family Tortricidae. Its sole species is Licigena sertula, which has been found in Sri Lanka. Both the genus and species were first described by Alexey Diakonoff in 1982.

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Paratorna is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. The genus was erected by Edward Meyrick in 1907.

Vellonifer is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Vellonifer doncasteri, which is found in the Indian state of Assam and in China.

Vialonga is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.

Viettea is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Viettea spectabilis, which is found on Madagascar.

Xenothictis is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.

Xerocnephasia is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.

Ramaperta is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae.

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Revertuncaria is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae.

Vermilphalonia is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.

Vulpoxena is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. The genus was described by John Wesley Brown in 1991.

References

  1. Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W. & Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricid.net. Retrieved January 20, 2009.