Boarmiini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Boarmiini: //boʊˈɑːr.mi.aɪni//

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Summary

Boarmiini is a large tribe of geometer moths characterized by their slender, cryptically colored body and complex male genitalia structure, with a notable presence of long ovipositors in females.

Physical Characteristics

Typically slender geometer moths with cryptically colored wings predominantly in brownish-grey hues. Many have two or three weak wavy bands on their wings, appearing semicircular when at rest. Females possess long ovipositors for egg laying. The valva and harpe of the male genitalia are complex and often bear extensions, while the juxta is well-developed and large. Caterpillars are often slender and some mimic twigs or thin leaves.

Identification Tips

Examine wing coloration and band patterns. Note the complex structure of male genitalia and the ovipositor length in females when identifying species. Recognization of adult members can be difficult due to their similar habitus.

Cultural Significance

The name 'Boarmiini' is derived from the Greek term meaning "ox-yoker", a reference associated with the goddess Athena.

Evolution

Eogeometer vadens, a geometrid caterpillar found in Baltic amber, suggests a lineage that dates back to the Eocene epoch, providing insights into the earliest evidence for the subfamily Ennominae and tribe Boarmiini.

Similar Taxa

• Bistonini
• Bupalini
• Erannini
• Gnophini
• Melanolophini
• Phaseliini
• Theriini

Misconceptions

Some genera like Acrodontis, Xerodes, and Monocerotesa are often misclassified in other tribes but may also belong to Boarmiini according to some authors.

Tags

• Boarmiini
• geometer moths
• Ennominae