Yponomeutinae
Stephens, 1829
ermine moths (subfamily)
Yponomeutinae is a of small (micromoths) in the , containing the Yponomeuta. The subfamily has worldwide distribution. Members are characterized by their small size and often distinctive patterns. The group has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, particularly in Asia where new continue to be described.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Yponomeutinae: /jpoʊnəˈmjuːtɪniː/
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Distribution
Worldwide. Documented in Korea with specific records for the Xyrosaris, including two newly described (Xyrosaris vaginata and X. triacantha) and a first Korean record for X. insuralis.
Similar Taxa
- Other Yponomeutidae subfamiliesYponomeutinae contains the Yponomeuta, distinguishing it from other within the ; morphological and genitalic characters are used for subfamily-level .