Renia
Guenée, 1854
Renia Moths, Litter Moths
Species Guides
13- Renia adspergillus(Speckled Renia Moth)
- Renia discoloralis(Discolored Renia Moth)
- Renia factiosalis(Sociable Renia Moth)
- Renia flavipunctalis(Yellow-spotted Renia Moth)
- Renia fraternalis(Fraternal Renia Moth)
- Renia hutsoni(litter moth)
- Renia mortualis
- Renia nemoralis(Chocolate Renia Moth)
- Renia
Renia is a of litter moths in the Herminiinae of the Erebidae. The genus was established by Achille Guenée in 1854. within this genus are commonly referred to as renia or litter moths. The genus includes at least 13 described species, with several having based on distinctive markings or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Renia: //ˈriːniə//
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Habitat
in this are associated with leaf litter and ground-level vegetation, consistent with their of "litter moths."
Distribution
of Renia have been documented in North America. Specific distribution varies by species; for example, Renia discoloralis occurs in the eastern United States.
Ecological Role
As larvae, in this likely contribute to decomposition of leaf litter and organic matter in forest floor .
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Included Species
The includes: Renia adspergillus (speckled renia moth), R. discoloralis (discolored renia ), R. factiosalis (sociable renia moth), R. flavipunctalis (yellow-spotted renia moth), R. fraternalis (fraternal renia moth), R. hutsoni, R. mortualis, R. nemoralis (chocolate renia moth), R. pulverosalis, R. rigida, R. salusalis, R. sobrialis (sober renia moth), and R. subterminalis.
Taxonomic Placement
Renia is classified in the Herminiinae, a group of commonly known as litter moths due to their association with decaying plant material.