Athetis
Hübner, 1821
Species Guides
1- Athetis tarda(Slowpoke Moth)
Athetis is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1821. The genus belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths. in this genus are primarily and are found across multiple continents. The genus has undergone taxonomic revision, with some former species reassigned to the genus Proxenus.
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How to pronounce Athetis: /ˈæ.θɪ.tɪs/
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Norway, Sweden, and the northeastern United States (including Vermont).
Similar Taxa
- ProxenusFormer Athetis (A. miranda, A. mindara, A. mendosa) were transferred to this , indicating close morphological and phylogenetic relationship.
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Taxonomic history
The has been subject to revision; three originally described under Athetis have been moved to Proxenus.