Orthonama
Encyclopedia
Orthonama is a genus
of the geometer moth
family
, Geometridae. It belongs to the tribe
Xanthorhoini
of the "carpet" subfamily (Larentiinae
). Nycterosea is usually included here by modern authors, but may in fact be distinct enough to warrant recognition as an independent genus.
of Orthonama (sensu lato) include:
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of the geometer moth
Geometer moth
The geometer moths or Geometridae are a family of the order Lepidoptera...
family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
, Geometridae. It belongs to the 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...
Xanthorhoini
Xanthorhoini
Xanthorhoini is a tribe of geometer moths under subfamily Larentiinae.-Recognized genera:* Acodia Rosenstock, 1885* Austrocidaria Dugdale, 1971* Camptogramma Stephens, 1831* Catarhoe Herbulot, 1951* Chrysolarentia Butler, 1882...
of the "carpet" subfamily (Larentiinae
Larentiinae
Larentiinae moths contain roughly 5,800 species and occur mostly in the temperate regions of the world. They are generally considered a subfamily of the geometer moth family and divided into a few large or good-sized tribes, and numerous very small or even monotypic ones which might not always be...
). Nycterosea is usually included here by modern authors, but may in fact be distinct enough to warrant recognition as an independent genus.
Selected species
SpeciesSpecies
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of Orthonama (sensu lato) include:
- Orthonama centrostrigaria (Wollaston, 1858) (= O. interruptata, O. latirupta, O. luscinata, O. mediata, O. paranensis)
- Orthonama evansi (McDunnough, 1920)
- Orthonama obstipata – Gem
- Orthonama vittataOrthonama vittataThe Oblique Carpet is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.The wingspan is 23–26 mm. The length of the forewings is 11–14 mm. The moth flies from the beginning of May to mid September ....
– Oblique Carpet
Synonyms
Junior synonyms of Orthonama are:- Nycterocea (lapsusLapsusA lapsus is an involuntary mistake made while writing or speaking. According to Freud's early psychoanalytic theory, a lapsus represents a missed deed that hides an unconscious desire....
) - Nycterosea Hulst, 1896 (but see above)
- NyctosiaNyctosiaNyctosia is a genus of moth in the family Arctiidae.-References:*...
(lapsus; non Hampson, 1900: preoccupied) - Orthonoma (lapsus)
- Percnoptilota Hulst, 1896
- PlemyriaPlemyriaPlemyria is a genus of moth in the family Geometridae.-References:*...
Hübner, 1825a (non Hübner, 1825b: preoccupied)