Metoponiinae
Brues & Melander, 1932
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4Metoponiinae is a of owlet moths in the Noctuidae. The subfamily contains approximately 16 and more than 70 described . It was established by Brues and Melander in 1932. The group is part of the large and diverse Noctuidae family, which includes many economically significant species.
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How to pronounce Metoponiinae: //ˌmɛtəˈpoʊniaɪniː//
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists Metoponiinae as a synonym within Stratiomyidae (Diptera), but this appears to be an error. Multiple authoritative sources (NCBI, iNaturalist, Wikipedia) consistently place Metoponiinae as a valid within Noctuidae (Lepidoptera). The Diptera classification likely represents a homonym or database error.