Xanthorhoini

Pierce, 1914

Genus Guides

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.

Buckler W The larvæ of the British butterflies and moths PlateCXL by William Buckler. Used under a Public domain license.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata (7243984234) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Euphyia intermediata (Geometridae) - (imago), Jefferson (NY), United States by

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xanthorhoini: //zænˈθoʊroʊˌaɪnaɪ//

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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.