Anaplectoides
McDunnough, 1929
green arches (for A. prasina)
Anaplectoides is a of in the , established by McDunnough in 1929. The genus comprises at least 13 described distributed across the Holarctic and Oriental regions. The best-known species is Anaplectoides prasina (green arches), a widespread Palearctic moth. Some species, particularly A. virens, are recognized as agricultural pests due to their herbivorous habits.
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Distribution
Holarctic and Oriental regions. Specific records include: Denmark, Norway, Vermont (USA), and broader North America; A. virens documented from Japan, Korea, India, and China (Tibet).
Diet
At least one , A. virens, is a feeding on a wide variety of . Diet for remaining species in is not documented.
Ecological Role
A. virens has been described as a destructive herbivorous pest in agricultural . Ecological roles for other in the are not documented.
Human Relevance
A. virens is considered an agricultural pest due to damage. A. prasina (green arches) is a familiar to European naturalists. The has been subject to phylogenetic study using mitochondrial .
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Phylogenetic position
Mitochondrial analysis places A. virens at the base of Noctuinae, with the phylogenetic relationship: (A. virens + (Striacosta albicosta + ( + Agrotis segetum))).
Species diversity
The includes 13 described : A. brunneomedia, A. colorata, A. fuscivirens, A. inexpectata, A. inouei, A. magnifica, A. perviridis, A. phaeotaenia, A. prasina, A. pressus, A. semivirens, A. tamsi, and A. virens.