Dyopsinae
Guenée, 1852
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Dyopsinae is a of within the Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The subfamily includes the Ceroctena clade of comose flame moths, characterized by distinctive coloration and bipectinate in males. Members are primarily Neotropical in distribution. The group has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, with new and described based on morphological and characteristics.
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Habitat
Neotropical forest environments; of at least some observed puddling on leaf litter, mud, or tree bark.
Distribution
Neotropical region: Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, French Guiana, Peru, Brazil, Suriname, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
Diet
Larvae of at least some feed on Meliaceae (mahogany ), specifically Guarea luxii, Guarea spp., and Trichilia spp.
Host Associations
- Guarea luxii - larval food plantMeliaceae
- Guarea spp. - larval food plantMeliaceae
- Trichilia spp. - larval food plantMeliaceae
Life Cycle
Late instar larvae pale green or greenish-yellow with black and white, yellow, or orange patterns; greasy with two broken black lines surrounding white or yellow dots; pale gray, yellow, or cream hardened plates on tergites A2-A7; pre-pupa with dark reddish-pink or bright brownish-orange integument. Pupa and cocoon unknown; early instar stages undocumented for most .
Behavior
of at least some are . Adults observed puddling on leaf litter, mud, or tree bark. Adults can be attracted to artificial light.
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Taxonomic composition
The Ceroctena clade (comose ) includes the Ceroctena, Covellana, Pachyplastis, Sosxetra, and the Desmoloma and Ortopla generic complexes. The genus Sosxetra was revised in 2024, establishing that it comprises a rather than being .
Research gaps
data remain incomplete: pupa and cocoon unknown, early instar stages undocumented, and plant associations require further research. Only Sosxetra grata has recorded ; stages of other Sosxetra unknown. Female genitalia of Covellana niomalan unknown.