Boletobiinae
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Aventiini
Aventiini is a tribe of moths within the subfamily Boletobiinae of the family Erebidae. The tribe comprises nocturnal species that are part of the diverse Noctuoidea superfamily. Members of this tribe are characterized by their placement in the erebid moth lineage, though specific unifying morphological traits remain poorly documented in available literature.
Eublemma
Eublemma is a genus of small moths in the family Erebidae, containing over 400 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The genus was described by Jacob Hübner in 1829 and has undergone taxonomic revision, previously placed in Noctuidae or as the type genus of subfamily Eublemminae. Several species are economically significant as predators of scale insects, particularly E. amabilis, which attacks lac insects (Kerria spp.) and has been investigated as a biological control agent.
Eublemma minima
everlasting bud moth
Eublemma minima, the everlasting bud moth, is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species has an unusually broad geographic distribution spanning Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, Yemen) and the Americas (United States, Brazil, Argentina, Caribbean, Paraguay), suggesting either natural dispersal capabilities or human-mediated introduction to the Western Hemisphere. The specific epithet 'minima' refers to its small size relative to congeners.
Eustrotiini
Eustrotiini moths
Eustrotiini is a tribe of moths in the subfamily Boletobiinae, family Erebidae. Members are small to medium-sized noctuoid moths with generally dull coloration. The tribe is primarily distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, with greatest diversity in the Old World tropics. Many species exhibit cryptic forewing patterns that provide camouflage against bark or leaf litter.
Hemeroplanis incusalis
Anvil-wing Moth
Hemeroplanis incusalis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It is commonly known as the Anvil-wing Moth, a name likely referencing the shape of its forewings. The species belongs to the subfamily Boletobiinae and tribe Phytometrini. It is a nocturnal insect with established populations across North America.
Hemeroplanis trilineosa
Hemeroplanis trilineosa is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Dyar in 1918. It belongs to the owlet moth group and is known from North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8477.1. Documentation of this species is sparse, with limited observational records available.
Hyperstrotia villificans
Hyperstrotia villificans is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Boletobiinae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918 from North America. Originally described as Cryphia villificans, it was later transferred to the genus Hyperstrotia. The species belongs to the tribe Phytometrini, a group of generally small, nocturnal moths often associated with wooded or shrubby habitats.
Metalectra cinctus
Metalectra cinctus is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Boletobiinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 8508 in the North American moth numbering system. Available information about this species is limited, with only 12 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Metalectra quadrisignata
Four-spotted Fungus Moth
Metalectra quadrisignata, commonly known as the four-spotted fungus moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1858. The species is characterized by a wingspan of approximately 25 mm and is assigned Hodges number 8500. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America.
Oruza
Oruza is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Francis Walker in 1861. The genus has undergone taxonomic reclassification, previously placed in Aventiinae or Noctuidae. It is characterized by distinctive wing venation and reduced larval prolegs. The genus contains multiple species distributed across various regions.
Parascotia
Parascotia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Jacob Hübner in 1825. The genus was formerly classified in the subfamily Calpinae of Noctuidae but is now placed in Boletobiinae. It contains four described species, including the waved black moth (Parascotia fuliginaria), originally described by Linnaeus in 1761.