Royal Moths

Ceratocampinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceratocampinae: /ˌsɛ.rə.toʊˈkæm.pɪ.naɪ/

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Images

Monograph of the bombycine moths of North America, including their transformations and origin of the larval markings and armature (1914) (14591791187) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Anisota virginiensis larva by Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Monograph of the bombycine moths of North America, including their transformations and origin of the larval markings and armature (1914) (14591791187) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Anisota senatoria by Greg Dwyer. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.5 license.
Anisota virginiensis aka Southern Pink-striped Oakworm Moth by RobertJBanach. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Anisota stigma larva2 by Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Summary

Ceratocampinae is a subfamily of moths within the Saturniidae family, recognized for its diverse species native to the New World, particularly North America. Previously classified under Citheroniinae, this group contains 22 species across 5 genera and plays an important role in their ecosystems.

Habitat

Ceratocampinae species are found in various habitats across North America, typically associated with forests and subtropical environments.

Distribution

Species are distributed in the New World, particularly North America.

Tags

  • Ceratocampinae
  • Royal Moths
  • Saturniidae
  • Lepidoptera
  • North America