Xylenina
Guenée, 1837
Genus Guides
28- Agrochola
- Anathix
- Aseptis
- Brachylomia(Minor Shoulder-knot (B. viminalis))
- Chaetaglaea
- Epidemas
- Epiglaea
- Eucirroedia
- Eupsilia
Xylenina is a subtribe of noctuid within the tribe Xylenini, established by Guenée in 1837. The subtribe encompasses a diverse group of medium-sized owlet moths, many of which are characterized by their autumn or winter activity periods and larval development on woody plants. Xylenina includes several well-known such as *Xylena* and *Lithophane*, of which are frequently encountered in temperate forest . The subtribe is primarily distributed across the Holarctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylenina: //zaɪˈlɛnɪnə//
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Habitat
Forested and woodland environments; associated with deciduous and coniferous trees that serve as larval plants.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution, with primary occurrence in temperate regions of North America and Eurasia.
Seasonality
of many are active during autumn and winter months, with some exhibiting late-season periods extending into early spring.