Pygaerinae

Duponchel, 1845

silver prominents

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Clostera

Pygaerinae is a of the Notodontidae, commonly referred to as the silver prominents and relatives. The subfamily was established by Duponchel in 1845. The -level remains preliminary, as not all Notodontidae have been assigned to subfamilies. The subfamily includes genera such as Clostera, Gluphisia, Pygaera, and Spatalia. Members are found across multiple continents with substantial observational records.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pygaerinae: /ˌpɪɡɛəˈriːnaɪ/

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Distribution

Worldwide distribution with substantial observational records (37,634+ iNaturalist observations). Records documented from the Ethiopian region and East Africa. Individual such as Clostera and Gluphisia have broad geographic ranges across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions.

Similar Taxa

NotodontinaeAnother within Notodontidae; distinguished by morphological features of and larval stages, though specific diagnostic characters for Pygaerinae require expert identification
Dicranurinae within Notodontidae; Pygaerinae can be separated based on wing venation and genitalic characteristics, but precise distinctions require taxonomic expertise

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Taxonomic status

The list for Pygaerinae is explicitly noted as preliminary in authoritative sources. Not all Notodontidae have been assigned to , indicating ongoing taxonomic revision.

Included genera

Documented include Caschara, Clostera, Coscodaca, Ginshachia, Gonoclostera, Gluphisia, Metaschalis, Micromelalopha, Pterotes, Pygaera, Rhegmatophila, Rosama, and Spatalia.