Tropical Ermine Moths
Attevidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea
- Family: Attevidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Attevidae: //ætˈtɛvɪdiː//
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Summary
Attevidae, known as Tropical Ermine Moths, is a family of moths recognized for their pantropical distribution and certain species that inhabit temperate regions. The family has been the subject of phylogenetic analysis which supports its monophyly within the Yponomeutoidea superfamily.
Habitat
Pantropical distribution, with some species extending into temperate zones (e.g., Atteva aurea).
Distribution
Located in various regions including Australia, Fiji, New Britain, Java, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Neotropics, and several islands in the Pacific.
Evolution
Previously considered a subfamily (Attevinae) of Yponomeutidae, recent analyses have restored it to a full family status.
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Tags
- Attevidae
- Tropical Ermine Moths
- Lepidoptera
- Yponomeutoidea