Callimorphina

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Arctiinae
Tribe: Arctiini
Subtribe: Callimorphina

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callimorphina: //ˌkælɪˈmɔːrfɪnə//

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Images

- 8107 – Haploa clymene – Clymene Moth (16060911695) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Haploa confusa caterpillar by Cody Hough. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Clymene Moth (Haploa clymene) by Marvin Smith. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

- 8107 – Haploa clymene – Clymene Moth (48426600861) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Haploa confusa 1 by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Tyria jacobaeae qtl1 by Quartl. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Summary

Callimorphina is a subtribe of woolly bear moths in the Erebidae family, described by Francis Walker in 1865. They are known for their vibrant coloration and diurnal behavior, which sets them apart from many other moths.

Physical Characteristics

Callimorphina moths are characterized by their brightly colored appearance, which can easily lead to confusion with butterflies. They do not have clubbed antennae, a typical feature of butterflies.

Identification Tips

Look for brightly colored patterns and non-clubbed antennae to distinguish Callimorphina moths from butterflies.

Evolution

Historically classified as a tribe under the family Arctiidae, the Callimorphina subtribe was more recently reclassified under the family Erebidae.

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

Due to their bright colors, Callimorphina moths are often mistaken for butterflies.