Celiptera

Guenée, 1852

Species Guides

Celiptera frustulum(Black Bit Moth)
Celiptera valina

Celiptera is a of in the Erebidae, Erebinae. The genus was established by Guenée in 1852 and includes approximately 12 described distributed primarily in the Neotropical region and North America. Species in this genus are characterized by their habits and typical underwing moth . Several species have been described relatively recently, with two new species added in 2003.

Celiptera by (c) Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Celiptera frustulum by (c) brendanboyd, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Celiptera valina by (c) Sue Carnahan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sue Carnahan. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Celiptera: //sɛˈlɪptərə//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

The is distributed in the Neotropical region and North America. Distribution records include the United States (specifically Vermont) and broader Neotropical localities based on descriptions.

More Details

Species diversity

The currently includes 12 described , with the most recent additions being Celiptera carbonensis and Celiptera virginiae, described by Barbut & Lalanne-Cassou in 2003 from Neotropical localities.

Taxonomic history

Celiptera was originally described in 1852 by Guenée. The has been classified within Noctuidae (Catocalinae) in older literature but is now placed in Erebidae, Erebinae following modern phylogenetic revisions of the Noctuoidea.