Leucomini
Grote, 1895
Leucomini is a tribe of within the Erebidae, Lymantriinae. Members of this tribe are distinguished by characteristic red coloration on the underside of the , , and legs, along with asymmetric . The tribe includes three recognized : Ivela, Leucoma, and Perina. These are part of the diverse tussock moth group, which includes with notable defensive in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leucomini: //luːˈkɔmɪnaɪ//
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Identification
Leucomini can be distinguished from other tribes by the combination of red coloration on the surface of the and and on the legs, together with asymmetric . These traits separate them from related Lymantriinae tribes such as Lymantriini and Orgyiini.
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Similar Taxa
- LymantriiniAnother tribe within Lymantriinae; differs in lacking the characteristic red coloration and symmetric typical of Leucomini
- OrgyiiniRelated tribe; can be distinguished from Leucomini by genital symmetry and absence of red pigmentation on legs and
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Included Genera
The tribe Leucomini contains three : Ivela, Leucoma, and Perina.