Catabenoides

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Oncocnemidinae
Genus: Catabenoides

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catabenoides: /ˌkætəˈbɛnɔɪdiːz/

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Summary

Catabenoides is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, introduced in 2002, which includes 14 species primarily found in xerophytic environments across the New World.

Habitat

Xerophytic environments throughout the southern United States, Mexico, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.

Distribution

Southern United States through Mexico and further south into Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.

Evolution

The genus was proposed in 2002 to include five species that were previously associated with the genus Catabena, expanding to a total of 14 species.

Similar Taxa

Catabena