Agaristinae
Boisduval, 1833
Forester Moths
Genus Guides
11- Alypia(forester moths)
- Alypiodes(forester moths)
- Androloma
- Eudryas
- Eupseudomorpha
- Euscirrhopterus(purslane moth)
- Gerra
- Gerrodes
- Neotuerta
Agaristinae is a large of within Noctuidae, erected by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1833. Commonly known as Forester Moths, the group contains numerous whose relationships remain poorly resolved. The subfamily's internal is currently considered unstable and in need of taxonomic revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agaristinae: /ˌæɡəˈrɪstɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Members of Agaristinae are distinguished from other Noctuidae primarily through genitalic characters and larval , though specific diagnostic features vary among constituent . The subfamily lacks consistent external morphological synapomorphies visible to non-. Identification to subfamily level generally requires dissection and examination of internal structures or reference to specialized taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
Agaristinae has a broad global distribution across multiple continents, with constituent occurring in various biogeographic regions. Specific range limits for the as a whole are not well documented due to ongoing taxonomic uncertainty.
Similar Taxa
- Other Noctuidae subfamiliesAgaristinae is distinguished from other Noctuidae by genitalic and larval characters rather than external , requiring examination for reliable separation.
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Taxonomic status
The internal of Agaristinae and the circumscription of many included are explicitly noted as requiring review. This instability affects -level identifications and broader systematic studies.