Carteris
Dognin, 1914
litter moths
Carteris is a of in the Erebidae, Herminiinae, commonly referred to as litter moths. The genus was established by Paul Dognin in 1914. It contains at least two described : Carteris lineata and Carteris oculatalis. Members of this genus are classified within the diverse noctuoid moth lineage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carteris: /ˈkɑːrtɛrɪs/
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Distribution
Carteris oculatalis, the dotted carteris , has been recorded in the Neotropical region. Specific distribution data for Carteris lineata is not readily available in the provided sources.
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Species included
The comprises at least two : Carteris lineata (Druce, 1898) and Carteris oculatalis (Möschler, 1890).
Taxonomic history
The was described by French Paul Dognin in 1914. It is currently placed in the Herminiinae within Erebidae, though this has shifted historically with changes in noctuoid .