Bird-dropping-moths
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Chamaecleini
bird dropping moths
Chamaecleini is a small tribe of moths within the family Noctuidae, containing approximately 9 genera and 14 described species. The tribe was formally established by Keegan & Wagner in 2019. Members are commonly referred to as "bird dropping moths," a name reflecting their cryptic coloration that resembles avian feces. The tribe includes genera such as Chamaeclea, Megalodes, and Aleptinoides.
Eusceptis
bird dropping moths
Eusceptis is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as bird dropping moths. The genus was established by Hübner in 1823 and currently contains eleven described species distributed in the Americas. Its taxonomic status has been debated, with some authors treating it as a synonym of Acontia, though it is currently maintained as a distinct genus pending further research. The common name reflects the resemblance of some species to bird droppings, a form of protective camouflage.