Epidromia
Guenée, 1852
Epidromia is a of in the Erebidae, Calpinae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852 and contains approximately 11 described . Species within this genus are distributed across the Neotropical region. The genus is characterized by its placement within the diverse Erebidae family, which encompasses a wide range of moth forms and ecological strategies.
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How to pronounce Epidromia: //ˌɛpɪˈdroʊmiə//
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Distribution
Neotropical region; records span Central and South America.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Guenée in 1852. It was historically classified within but is now placed in Erebidae following modern molecular phylogenetic revisions of the .
Species Diversity
Eleven are currently recognized, including the species Epidromia pannosa Guenée, 1852. Species epithets include arenosa, consperata, flavilineata, lienaris, pannosa, pedestris, poaphiloides, profecta, rotundata, sigillata, and zephyritis.