Phosphila
Hübner, 1818
Phosphila is a of in the , established by Hübner in 1818. The genus contains approximately eight described distributed primarily in the Americas. Species within this genus are generally small to medium-sized . The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some species historically placed in other genera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phosphila: /fɔsˈfiːlə/
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Distribution
of Phosphila are found in the Americas, with records from North America through Central America and into South America. Specific distribution varies by species; for example, Phosphila turbulenta and P. ursipes occur in eastern North America, while other species such as P. lacruma and P. xylophila have more southern distributions.
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Species Composition
The Phosphila currently includes eight recognized : Phosphila cinerea, P. dogmatica, P. fernae, P. lacruma, P. miselioides, P. turbulenta, P. ursipes, and P. xylophila. Some species were originally described in other genera and later transferred to Phosphila.
Taxonomic History
The was established by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The name Phosphila derives from Greek roots, though the etymological meaning is not definitively documented in standard references.