Basilodes

Guenée, 1852

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Basilodes is a of owlet moths in the Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus comprises approximately six described distributed primarily in the Americas. The most widely recognized species is Basilodes pepita, commonly known as the gold moth. The genus is classified within the Stiriinae and tribe Stiriini.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Basilodes: //ˌbæ.sɪˈloʊ.diːz//

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Distribution

Basilodes are recorded from the Americas, with observations documented from the United States through Central America and into South America. Specific distribution data varies by species.

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Species diversity

The contains six described : Basilodes aurata (Schaus, 1911), Basilodes chrysopis (Grote, 1881), Basilodes inquinatus (Hogue, 1963), Basilodes pepita (Guenée, 1852), Basilodes philobia (Druce, 1897), and Basilodes straminea (Poole, 1995).

Etymology

The name Basilodes derives from Greek roots, with 'basilos' relating to king or royal, possibly alluding to the golden coloration of some .