Inopsis
Felder, 1874
Species Guides
2Inopsis is a of in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, and tribe Lithosiini. The genus was established by Felder in 1874 and contains five described distributed in the Neotropical region. These moths belong to the lichen moth group (Lithosiini), which are generally small to medium-sized with cryptic coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Inopsis: /ɪˈnɒpsɪs/
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Identification
Members of Inopsis can be distinguished from related lithosiine by genitalic characters and wing pattern elements; within the genus show variation in forewing pattern with combinations of dark and light markings. Accurate identification to species level requires examination of genitalia and comparison with .
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Distribution
Neotropical region. have been recorded from Central America and northern South America.
Similar Taxa
- Lithosiini (tribe)Other lithosiine share general and cryptic coloration; Inopsis is distinguished by specific genitalic and wing venation characters.
- CistheneSimilar small arctiine with patterned forewings; Cisthene often show more contrasting banding patterns and different genitalic structure.
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Taxonomic history
Inopsis was originally described in 1874 by Felder. The has been classified in (now Erebidae: Arctiinae) throughout its taxonomic history. Five are currently recognized: I. catoxantha (type species), I. modulata, I. scylla, I. metella, and I. funerea.
Data availability
iNaturalist records 614 observations for this , indicating moderate citizen science documentation, though detailed biological studies appear limited in accessible literature.