Ctenuchinae
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The Ctenuchinae is a subfamily of moth
s. They are generally divided into 3 tribe
s Ctenuchini, Euchromiini (wasp moths) and Syntomiini, but the systematics
of the subfamily is in need of revision. Sometimes, the present group is entirely merged into the Arctiinae
as a tribe Ctenuchini.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
s. They are generally divided into 3 tribe
Tribe (biology)
In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank between family and genus. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes.Some examples include the tribes: Canini, Acalypheae, Hominini, Bombini, and Antidesmeae.-See also:* Biological classification* Rank...
s Ctenuchini, Euchromiini (wasp moths) and Syntomiini, but the systematics
Systematics
Biological systematics is the study of the diversification of terrestrial life, both past and present, and the relationships among living things through time. Relationships are visualized as evolutionary trees...
of the subfamily is in need of revision. Sometimes, the present group is entirely merged into the Arctiinae
Arctiinae
The Arctiinae are a subfamily of moths.-Systematics:The systematics of the Arctiinae are in need of revision and depends significantly on a personal view of an author. In any case, Arctiinae is a monophyletic group with a clear autapomorphic character - a presence of anal glands in females. On the...
as a tribe Ctenuchini.
External links
- Edwards wasp moth, Lymire edwardsii on the UFUniversity of FloridaThe University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
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