Sterrhini

Meyrick, 1892

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Sterrhini is a tribe of geometer moths comprising approximately 825 across 19 , with an additional 6 genera and 36 species tentatively associated. The tribe was established by Edward Meyrick in 1892 and represents one of the major lineages within the Sterrhinae. Members of this tribe are predominantly small to medium-sized with relatively broad wings. The genus Idaea is the most species-rich and widely distributed within the tribe.

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How to pronounce Sterrhini: //stɛrˈriːnaɪ//

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Taxonomic scope

The tribe includes 19 confirmed and 6 additional genera of uncertain placement. Major genera include Idaea (the largest), Cleta, Emmiltis, and Euacidalia.

Research gaps

Despite substantial observation data (over 234,000 records on iNaturalist), -level biological information for most Sterrhini remains poorly documented in accessible literature.