Eudulini
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1Eudulini is a tribe of geometer moths within the Larentiinae. The tribe contains at least three : Eubaphe, Eudule, and Eudulophasia. These are part of a diverse group of Larentiinae, which are predominantly found in temperate and tropical regions. The tribe has been documented through thousands of observations, indicating substantial field presence.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eudulini: /juːˈduːlɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Eudulini can be distinguished from other Larentiinae tribes by genitalic characteristics, particularly features of the male valvae and female bursa copulatrix. The tribe generally exhibits the slender-bodied, broad-winged form typical of Geometridae, with relatively small to medium size compared to other geometrid .
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Distribution
Members of Eudulini occur across multiple continents, with documented presence in the Americas and other regions based on iNaturalist observation records. Specific range boundaries for the tribe as a whole remain incompletely documented.
Similar Taxa
- XanthorhoiniAnother tribe within Larentiinae; distinguished by differences in wing pattern elements and genitalic structure, particularly in the arrangement of cornuti in the male .
- LarentiiniType tribe of Larentiinae; generally larger in body size and with more pronounced forewing fasciae compared to Eudulini.
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Generic composition
The tribe comprises three recognized : Eubaphe Hübner, 1823, Eudule Hübner, 1823, and Eudulophasia Warren, 1897. The relationships among these genera and their precise boundaries have been subject to taxonomic revision.
Taxonomic history
Eudulini was established as a tribal grouping within Larentiinae based on shared derived morphological characters, particularly in the male genitalia. The tribe's circumscription has remained relatively stable compared to other Larentiinae tribes, though molecular phylogenetic studies may prompt future refinements.