Pterophorini
Bigot, Gibeaux, Nel & Picard, 1998
Genus Guides
1A tribe of plume moths within the Pterophorinae, characterized by deeply divided wings with fringed margins. Members are distinguished from the related Oidaematophorini primarily by genitalic and wing venation characters. The tribe contains numerous distributed across multiple continents.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterophorini: /ˌtɛrəˈfɔrənaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from Oidaematophorini by male genitalia structure and specific wing venation patterns; exact diagnostic characters require dissection and microscopic examination.
Distribution
Widespread across multiple continents including Palearctic, Nearctic, and other regions; documented from Iran with 29 of Pterophorinae (including both Pterophorini and Oidaematophorini) recorded.
Similar Taxa
- OidaematophoriniSister tribe within Pterophorinae; distinguished by genitalic and wing venation patterns