Campaeini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Campaeini: /kæmˈpiː.ɪˌniː/

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Summary

Ennominae is the largest subfamily of the geometer moth family (Geometridae), comprising around 9,700 described species within 1,100 genera. The tribe Campaeini is one of the tribes within this diverse subfamily.

Physical Characteristics

Most species in the Ennominae subfamily are fairly small; however, some species can grow to be considerably large, such as the peppered moth.

Distribution

The Ennominae has a global distribution.

Ecosystem Role

Includes species that are notorious defoliating pests.

Evolution

The Ennominae subfamily was first described in 1845 by Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel.

Tags

• Geometridae
• Ennominae
• moths
• Campaeini
• Lepidoptera