Glaphyriinae

Glaphyriinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Glaphyriinae: //ɡlæˈfɪriɪnaɪ//

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Images

- 4889 – Dicymolomia julianalis – Julia's Dicymolomia Moth (10048429564) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Dicymolomia julianalis P1400248a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Chalcoela iphitalis P1610954a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
- 4895 – Chalcoela iphitalis – Sooty-winged Chalcoela Moth (14275035833) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Dicymolomia julianalis P1400246a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Chalcoela iphitalis P1610959a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Glaphyriinae is a subfamily of the lepidopteran family Crambidae, described in 1923, comprising 509 species in 75 genera. The subfamily was expanded with the synonymization of Evergestinae in 2012. The larvae predominantly feed on Brassicales plants and can digest glucosinolates.

Diet

Primarily feed on plants of the order Brassicales, capable of digesting glucosinolates.

Tags

  • Glaphyriinae
  • Crambidae
  • Lepidoptera
  • Pyraloidea
  • insects