Pygaerinae
Duponchel, 1845
silver prominents
Pygaerinae is a of the , 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.
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 ; distinguished by morphological features of and larval stages, though specific diagnostic characters for Pygaerinae require expert identification
- Dicranurinae within ; Pygaerinae can be separated based on 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 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.