Eudeilinia
Packard, 1876
Species Guides
2- Eudeilinia herminiata(Northern Eudeilinia)
- Eudeilinia luteifera(southern eudeilinea moth)
Eudeilinia is a of hook-tip moths in the Drepanidae, Drepaninae. The genus was established by Packard in 1876 and contains at least two recognized : E. herminiata (described by Guenée, 1857) and E. luteifera (described by Dyar, 1917). Members of this genus are found in North America, with documented records from the northeastern United States including Vermont.
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Identification
As a within Drepaninae, Eudeilinia possess the characteristic hook-tipped forewings typical of the Drepanidae. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Eudeilinia from related genera such as Drepana or Oreta are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Northeastern United States; documented from Vermont and other US localities.
Similar Taxa
- DrepanaBoth belong to Drepanidae and share the hook-tipped wing ; Drepana is a more -rich with broader distribution.
- OretaAnother in Drepaninae with similar overall ; Oreta are primarily distributed in Asia.
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Taxonomic history
The Eudeilinia was established by Packard in 1876, with E. herminiata (originally described as Drepana herminiata by Guenée in 1857) as the type .
Species diversity
Only two are formally recognized: Eudeilinia herminiata (Guenée, 1857) and Eudeilinia luteifera (Dyar, 1917). The latter was described from the southwestern United States.