Platyptiliini
Genus Guides
11- Amblyptilia
- Anstenoptilia
- Cnaemidophorus(rose plume moth)
- Gillmeria
- Lantanophaga
- Lioptilodes
- Michaelophorus
- Paraplatyptilia
- Platyptilia(plume moths)
Platyptiliini is a tribe of plume moths within the Pterophorinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by distinctive wing structures and are among the most frequently observed plume moths, with over 43,000 iNaturalist records. The tribe includes numerous in the Platyptilia and related genera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platyptiliini: /ˌplætɪpˌtɪliaɪˈnaɪ/
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Identification
Platyptiliini are distinguished from other Pterophorinae tribes by wing venation patterns and the arrangement of wing plumes. They typically hold wings outstretched or folded tent-like over the body at rest. Separation from the tribe Oxyptiliini often requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing venation.
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Distribution
Worldwide distribution with present on all continents except Antarctica. Particularly well-represented in temperate and tropical regions.
Similar Taxa
- OxyptiliiniAnother tribe in Pterophorinae; distinguished by wing venation and genitalia characteristics
- PterophoriniTribe in Pterophorinae with different wing division patterns and resting posture
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iNaturalist observations
Platyptiliini is one of the most frequently recorded groups of plume moths on iNaturalist, with 43,919 observations as of the source data.