Periergosinae

Kobayashi, 2016

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Periergosinae is a of within the Notodontidae, established by Kobayashi in 2016. The subfamily includes the Chadisra, which is distributed in the Sundaland region of Southeast Asia. Members are part of the diverse notodontid moth fauna, though specific ecological and biological traits remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Periergosinae: /ˌpɛriərɡoʊˈsaɪni/

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Identification

Periergosinae can be distinguished from other Notodontidae by genitalic and morphological characters as defined in Kobayashi's 2016 revision. The Chadisra, the primary included genus, exhibits distinctive male genitalia with curved phallus structures that differentiate within the group.

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Distribution

The occurs in the Sundaland region, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and associated islands. The Chadisra has been recorded from Great Nicobar Island, India, representing a range extension into the eastern Indian Ocean.

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  • Other Notodontidae subfamiliesPeriergosinae was separated from other notodontid based on male genitalia and other structural characters; precise distinguishing features require examination of type material and reference to Kobayashi's original description.

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Taxonomic history

The was established relatively recently (2016) in a revision of Notodontidae classification, reflecting ongoing refinement of higher-level lepidopteran .

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