Olethreutinae
Olethreutinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Tortricoidea
- Family: Tortricidae
- Subfamily: Olethreutinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olethreutinae: /oˌlɛθrɛˈwtiˌnaɪ/
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Summary
Olethreutinae is a subfamily of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae, described by Walsingham in 1895. It includes genera that have not yet been assigned to specific tribes, such as Melanalopha.
Cultural Significance
The name Olethreutinae derives from the Greek word 'olethreuonta', which means 'destroyer, annihilator' and was used in biblical contexts to refer to the devil.
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Tags
- Olethreutinae
- moths
- Tortricidae
- Lepidoptera