Catocalini
Catocalini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Erebinae
- Tribe: Catocalini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catocalini: /ˌkætəˈkælaɪnaɪ/
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Summary
The Catocalini are a tribe of moths in the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as underwing moths due to their distinctive hindwings. They have a diverse range of species.
Physical Characteristics
Adults of many species in the Catocalini tribe are known as underwing moths due to their vividly colored hindwings, which are often hidden by dark and drab forewings.
Identification Tips
Look for brightly colored hindwings that are concealed under the forewings when the moth is at rest; forewings tend to be darker in color compared to the hindwings.
Evolution
The Catocalini tribe is closely related to the tribe Audeini within the Erebinae subfamily of the Erebidae family.
Similar Taxa
- Audeini
Tags
- moths
- Catocalini
- Erebidae
- underwing moths