Xanthorhoini is a tribe of geometer moths within the Larentiinae, described by Pierce in 1914. The tribe is notably diverse in Tasmanian grasslands, where 53 have been documented. These have been studied as indicators of environmental change due to their differential susceptibility to disturbance.
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Habitat
Tasmanian native grasslands. Survival of these depends on grazing pressure, fire regimes, fertilizer application, and oversowing with clovers.
Distribution
Tasmania; 53 documented there. Broader distribution beyond Tasmania not specified in available sources.
Ecological Role
Sensitive indicator of grassland management outcomes for biodiversity and sustainable production. persistence is linked to larval foodplant survival.
Human Relevance
Used as a biological barometer for evaluating management outcomes in heavily exploited Tasmanian grasslands, which have high commercial potential.
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Conservation significance
Native grasslands in Tasmania are among the most heavily exploited due to their commercial potential and long history of alienation. Xanthorhoini serve as a sensitive indicator of whether management practices support biodiversity or sustainable production.