Allerastria
Brown, 1987
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1Allerastria is a of in the Erebidae, established by Brown in 1987. The genus contains two described : Allerastria albiciliatus and Allerastria annae. Its taxonomic placement has shifted historically, having been classified in Phytometrinae within Erebidae or in Acontiinae within Noctuidae. The genus is represented by 83 observations on iNaturalist, indicating limited but documented field presence.
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How to pronounce Allerastria: //ˌæl.əˈræstri.ə//
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Taxonomic history
Allerastria has been classified in multiple across different placements. It was originally described within Noctuidae (subfamily Acontiinae) but is currently placed in Erebidae. Some sources still list it under Noctuidae, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate regarding the limits of these families.
Species composition
The comprises two : Allerastria albiciliatus (described by Smith in 1903) and Allerastria annae (described by Brown in 1987). The latter species was described concurrently with the genus establishment.