Argyrogrammatini
Eichlin & Cunningham, 1978
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5Argyrogrammatini is a tribe of within the Plusiinae, Noctuidae. It was established by Eichlin & Cunningham in 1978 and comprises fifteen . Members are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna, with many exhibiting the characteristic streamlined body form and rapid typical of plusiine moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyrogrammatini: //ˌɑːr.dʒi.oʊ.ɡroʊˈmæ.tɪ.naɪ//
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Identification
Members of Argyrogrammatini can be recognized as plusiine moths by their generally stout, streamlined bodies and relatively narrow forewings. Specific tribal-level diagnostic characters require examination of genitalic structures and are not reliably determined from external alone. The tribe is distinguished from other Plusiinae tribes (such as Plusiini and Euchalciini) primarily through molecular and morphological analyses of internal anatomy rather than field-visible traits.
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Distribution
The tribe has a global distribution, with constituent and occurring across multiple continents. Specific range limits vary by genus.
Diet
Larvae of Argyrogrammatini feed on diverse plants; specific dietary preferences vary considerably among the fifteen constituent .
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Taxonomic history
The tribe was formally established by Eichlin & Cunningham in 1978 as part of a reclassification of the Plusiinae. It has been maintained as a distinct lineage in subsequent molecular phylogenetic studies of Noctuidae.
Constituent genera
The tribe contains fifteen , though the specific generic composition may vary depending on taxonomic treatment. Generic-level revisions continue to refine the boundaries of the tribe.