Boletobiinae

Boletobiinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Boletobiinae: /bɔˌlɛtoʊbiˈaɪni/

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Summary

The Boletobiinae are a subfamily of moths within the family Erebidae, containing approximately 956 species. They were first described by Achille Guenée in 1858 and include genera such as Melanomma, Mycterophora, Oxycilla, Parascotia, and Prosoparia. The name Boletobiinae is derived from the Latin term meaning 'mushroom, fungus.'

Habitat

Most of the United States and southern Canada.

Distribution

Includes about 13 species in 5 genera in North America.

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Tags

  • Lepidoptera
  • Erebidae
  • Boletobiinae
  • Insecta
  • Moths