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Geometrinae
Emerald Moths
Geometrinae is the nominate subfamily of the geometer moth family Geometridae, commonly known as emerald moths for their characteristic light bluish-green coloration. The subfamily contains approximately 2,300 described species, predominantly distributed in tropical regions. It is taxonomically complex, with 13 recognized tribes, many of which are small or monotypic. A 2018 molecular phylogenetic analysis established the current tribal classification.
Nemoriini
Nemoriini is a tribe of geometer moths within the subfamily Geometrinae, characterized by distinctive genital morphology and wing pattern variation. The tribe exhibits two primary morphological lineages: the Nemoria lineage and the Phrudocentra lineage, which differ in uncus shape and wing marking patterns. Though relatively small in absolute diversity, Nemoriini represents one of the larger tribes within Geometrinae. The tribe includes genera such as Nemoria, Phrudocentra, Chlorosea, Dichorda, and Ochrognesia.