Orthodes
Guenée, 1852
Orthodes is a of established by Guenée in 1852. The genus contains approximately 30 described , with the majority distributed in North America. Some species extend into the Caribbean and Central America. The genus belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthodes: /ˈɔːrθoʊdiːz/
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Identification
-level identification within Orthodes requires examination of and detailed pattern characteristics. The can be distinguished from related eriopygine genera by combinations of pattern elements and male genitalic structures, though specific diagnostic features vary among species.
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Distribution
Primarily North America, with some extending to the Caribbean (Jamaica) and Central America ( Rica, Panama). Distribution records include the United States and Canada, with Vermont specifically documented.
Similar Taxa
- Related Eriopygini generaOrthodes shares tribe-level characteristics with other Eriopygini; differentiation requires detailed morphological examination
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Species diversity
The includes 30 described with several synonymies documented, including Orthodes noverca which has been known under multiple names