Nemoriini
Nemoriini is a tribe of within the Geometrinae, characterized by distinctive genital and pattern variation. The tribe exhibits two primary morphological lineages: the Nemoria lineage and the Phrudocentra lineage, which differ in uncus shape and wing marking patterns. Though relatively small in absolute diversity, Nemoriini represents one of the larger tribes within Geometrinae. The tribe includes such as Nemoria, Phrudocentra, Chlorosea, Dichorda, and Ochrognesia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemoriini: //ˌnɛmɔˈriː.aɪˌnaɪ//
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Identification
within Nemoriini can be distinguished by uncus and pattern characteristics. The of uncus is associated with multicolor wing markings found in both hemispheres. A rod-shaped uncus, often slightly bulbed at its tip, characterizes Neotropical genera, which display reduced wing markings limited to or -grey marks on a plain green ground color.
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Distribution
Found in both hemispheres; rod-shaped uncus and associated reduced markings are particularly common in the Neotropics.
Similar Taxa
- Other Geometrinae tribesSome geometrine remain unassigned to tribe and may belong to Nemoriini; definitive assignment requires examination of genitalic , particularly uncus shape.