Agathodes

Guenée, 1854

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Agathodes is a of in the Crambidae, Spilomelinae, established by Achille Guenée in 1854. The genus comprises approximately 14 described distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions. Species within this genus are characterized by relatively small to medium size and distinctive wing patterning. The genus has been documented on multiple continents, with species occurring in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agathodes: //əˈɡæθoʊdiːz//

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Specific distribution varies by ; for example, Agathodes ostentalis occurs in the Neotropics, while Agathodes designalis is found in the southeastern United States and Caribbean.

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