Procridinae

Grisebach

Forester Moths

Genus Guides

Acoloithus
Harrisina(grapeleaf skeletonizer moths)
Neoalbertia
Neofelderia
Neoilliberis
Neoprocris
Pyromorpha(orange-patched smoky moths)
Tetraclonia
Triprocris

Procridinae is a of Zygaenidae commonly known as foresters. All Australian belong to this subfamily, which includes moths with aposematic coloration and chemical defense capabilities. The group is taxonomically challenging, with genital examination often required for species identification in Europe. Members exhibit specialized herbivory with documented plant associations including Hibbertia (Dilleniaceae) and Achillea (Asteraceae).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Procridinae: //prɒˈkrɪdɪniː//

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Identification

Identification of most European requires examination of genital structures. is used in taxonomic revisions of certain such as Pollanisus. Male and female genitalia serve as primary diagnostic characters for distinguishing species.

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Distribution

Worldwide distribution with strong representation in Australia, where all native Zygaenidae belong to this . Documented in Europe including Croatia, with range expansions recorded for multiple . Australian Pollanisus. Korean fauna includes 10 species of Illiberis. Present in North America including Florida.

Host Associations

Hibbertia - plantDilleniaceae , newly reported for Pollanisus in Australia
Achillea leptophylla - larval plantAsteraceae documented as for Jordanita (Roccia) volgensis in Crimea

Behavior

activity pattern. Aposematic coloration including iridescent green colors and -like appearance in many Australian . Chemical defense via of cyanogenic glucosides from plants, with ability to release prussic (hydrocyanic) acid. Larvae exhibit -flinging .

Similar Taxa

ZygaeninaeOther of Zygaenidae; Procridinae distinguished by morphological and biogeographic patterns, with all Australian Zygaenidae belonging to Procridinae

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Taxonomic difficulty

The is generally perceived as a difficult group for identification, particularly in Europe where genital examination is needed for most . This has resulted in historically scarce and limited published records for many regions.

Australian diversity

Australia 10 and 43 of Procridinae, including 4 genera and 21 species new to science as documented in comprehensive faunistic treatments. Many feature distinctive iridescent green coloration.