Moncini
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8Moncini is a tribe of (Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) distributed in the Neotropical region. The tribe includes such as Artines and Panca, with occurring from Mexico to northern Argentina. Members are associated with lowland open natural including grasslands. Taxonomic revisions have significantly expanded known diversity, with multiple new species described in recent years.
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How to pronounce Moncini: //mɔnˈkiːni//
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Identification
Moncini can be distinguished from related Hesperiinae tribes by genitalic characters, particularly the structure of male and female genitalia. Identification to and level typically requires examination of genitalia and reference to specialized taxonomic keys.
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Habitat
Lowland open natural , including grasslands and open vegetation formations.
Distribution
Neotropical region, from Mexico south to Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina.
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Taxonomic activity
Recent taxonomic work has substantially revised Moncini. The Artines was revised to include 15 , with nine new species described from Panama, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. The genus Panca, previously , was expanded with description of P. moseri from grasslands of Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Systematic position
The systematic position of constituent within Moncini has been discussed in relation to their association with lowland open in South America.