Oecophorinae

Bruand, 1851

concealer moths

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Oecophorinae is the nominate of the concealer Oecophoridae, part of the superfamily Gelechioidea. Its circumscription remains disputed, with historical inclusion of groups now sometimes treated as separate subfamilies (Chimabachinae, Deuterogoniinae, Peleopodinae, Philobotinae) or families. No robust tribal classification has been established for the bulk of . The subfamily contains numerous genera with frequent new descriptions, including well-differentiated groups around Oecophora and Peleopoda.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oecophorinae: /ˌiːkəˈfɒrɪniː/

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Distribution

distribution with documented in northwestern Rica (Area De Conservación Guanacaste), Australia, and Europe.

Similar Taxa

  • AmphisbatinaeHistorical taxonomic confusion; delimitation versus Oecophorinae has been contested
  • DepressariinaeHistorical taxonomic confusion; delimitation versus Oecophorinae has been contested; tribe placement (Cacochroini, Orophiini) varies by classification scheme
  • HypertrophinaeHistorical taxonomic confusion; delimitation versus Oecophorinae has been contested
  • XyloryctidaeUncertain familial placement; may belong within Oecophoridae as a , creating circumscription issues

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Taxonomic instability

The has experienced repeated reclassification attempts. Proposed tribes (Carcinini, Crossotocerini, Denisiini, Herrichini, Oecophorini, Peleopodini, Pleurotini, Cacochroini, Orophiini) lack robust evolutionary support. Many remain unplaced to tribe, and genera may not be valid.

Notable genus biology

Struthoscelis, a within Oecophorinae, had its first documented described in 2017, including discovery of novel male wing .

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