Anagogini
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7Anagogini is a tribe of within the Geometridae. Members are small to medium-sized geometrid moths, many of which exhibit cryptic coloration and wing patterns that aid in camouflage against bark or leaf litter. The tribe contains numerous distributed across temperate and tropical regions, with larvae that are generally slender and feed on diverse plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anagogini: /ˌænəˈɡoʊdʒɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Anagogini can be distinguished from other geometrid tribes by wing venation patterns, particularly the arrangement of in the forewing and hindwing. Many have relatively broad, rounded wings with fine, wavy transverse lines. The male genitalia typically show characteristic structures of the valvae and that separate this tribe from related groups such as the Boarmiini or Bistonini.
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Distribution
Widely distributed across the Palearctic, Nearctic, Afrotropical, and Oriental regions. Records extend from Europe and North America through East Asia to Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.