Omopterini
Omopterini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Erebinae
- Tribe: Omopterini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omopterini: /oʊmˈɒptɛˌraɪni/
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Summary
Omopterini is a tribe of moths within the family Erebidae, known for being distinct from Ophiusini due to phylogenetic differentiation. The tribe comprises various genera that are primarily studied within the context of lepidopteran taxonomy.
Evolution
The tribe Omopterini was established in 1833 and was differentiated from the Ophiusini based on phylogenetic analyses, indicating distinct evolutionary pathways among the genera within these tribes.
Similar Taxa
- Ophiusini
Tags
- Omopterini
- Erebidae
- Lepidoptera
- Noctuoidea
- Taxonomy
- Morphology