Oxyteninae
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Oxyteninae is a subfamily of the family Saturniidae
Saturniidae
The Saturniidae, commonly known as saturniids, are among the largest and most spectacular of the moths. They form a family of Lepidoptera, with an estimated 1,300 to 1,500 described species worldwide...

. Its members are mostly from central and south America.

Genera

This subfamily contains the following genera:
  • Asthenidia
    Asthenidia
    Asthenidia is a genus of moths in the subfamily Oxyteninae.-Species:*Asthenidia podaliriaria *Asthenidia transversaria...

  • Draconipteris
    Draconipteris
    Draconipteris is a monotypic genus of moths in the subfamily Oxyteninae....

  • Eusyssaura
  • Homoeopteryx
  • Lycabis
  • Oxytenis
    Oxytenis
    Oxytenis is a genus of moth in the family Saturniidae and subfamily Oxyteninae. 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.-Species:*O. albilunulata...

  • Teratopteris
  • Therinia
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