Lythrodes

Smith, 1903

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Lythrodes is a of in the Noctuidae, erected by John Bernhardt Smith in 1903. The genus contains three described : L. radiatus, L. tripuncta, and L. venatus. It belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest groups within the owlet moths. Limited biological information is available for this genus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lythrodes: /lɪˈθroʊdiːz/

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Type species

Lythrodes radiatus Smith, 1903 is the type of the .

Etymology

The name derivation is not clearly documented in available sources.

Taxonomic history

The has remained in Noctuinae since its description, with three recognized. Lythrodes venatus has been cited with alternative spelling Lythrodes venata.

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