Chloephorinae

Stainton, 1859

silver-lines

Genus Guides

Garella(Asian walnut moth (for G. musculana))
Nycteola(Nycteoline moths)

Chloephorinae is a of within the Nolidae, commonly referred to as silver-lines. Members are noted for their frequent green coloration, though brown, grey, and white forms occur. They bear superficial resemblance to owlet moths (Noctuidae) in general appearance.

Nycteola metaspilella by (c) John P Friel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John P Friel. Used under a CC-BY license.

Nycteola fletcheri by (c) jimeckert49, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Nycteola columbiana by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chloephorinae: //klɒˌɛfɔːˈraɪniː//

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Identification

Chloephorinae are distinguished from superficially similar Noctuidae (owlet moths) by their taxonomic placement within Nolidae; specific diagnostic features require -level examination. Many species exhibit vivid green coloration, though this is not universal.