Agroterini

Acloque, 1897

Agroterini is a tribe of within the Spilomelinae of the Crambidae, containing 32 and approximately 645 . The tribe was established by Alexandre Noël Charles Acloque in 1897. Members are pyraloid moths, part of the diverse lepidopteran fauna. The group is relatively well-documented through citizen science observations.

Pantographa limata 305807479 by Zygy. Used under a CC0 license.Bog Lygropia - Lygropia rivulalis, Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Lygropia rivulalis P1630977a by 
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How to pronounce Agroterini: //ˌæɡroʊtəˈraɪnaɪ//

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Taxonomic scope

Agroterini encompasses 32 with approximately 645 , making it a moderately large tribe within Spilomelinae. The tribe's circumscription and included genera have been subject to revision as molecular phylogenetic studies clarify relationships within Crambidae.

Observation record

As of the provided data, Agroterini has accumulated over 55,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating substantial photographic documentation and citizen science engagement with this group.

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