Agaristinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agaristinae: /ˌæɡəˈrɪstɪnaɪ/

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Summary

Agaristinae is a prominent subfamily of moths under the Noctuidae family, notable for its diverse host plants and significant size among moth subfamilies.

Diet

Agaristinae moths primarily feed on members of the plant families Onagraceae, Vitaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Portulacaceae, and Cactaceae as larvae.

Evolution

Agaristinae was established by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1833. The subfamily is recognized as one of the larger groups within the Noctuidae family, but its internal classification requires further research.

Tags

• Agaristinae
• Noctuidae
• moths
• Lepidoptera