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Aulacodes
Aulacodes is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1854. The genus comprises approximately 40 described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Species were historically classified in the subfamily Hydrocampinae, though modern Crambidae taxonomy has restructured many of these groups. The genus is distinguished from related crambid genera by specific wing venation patterns and genitalia characteristics, though detailed biological studies of most species remain limited.
Herpetogramma phaeopteralis
dusky herpetogramma moth, tropical sod webworm, dark sod webworm
Herpetogramma phaeopteralis is a small crambid moth with a wingspan of approximately 18 mm, originally described by Guenée in 1854. It is known by multiple common names including dusky herpetogramma moth, tropical sod webworm, and dark sod webworm. The species has an exceptionally broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents. Larvae feed on grass leaves, and the species is occasionally referenced in turfgrass pest management and biological control research.
Hileithia aplicalis
Hileithia aplicalis is a small crambid moth described by Guenée in 1854. It is known from the southeastern and southwestern United States, with records from Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Adults are active from February through August. The species remains poorly documented, with limited biological information available.
Hypena minualis
sooty hypena, sooty bomolocha moth, Sooty Snout
Hypena minualis is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in North America, with distribution records including the northeastern United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8457. As a member of the genus Hypena, it belongs to a group commonly known as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps.
Pyrausta cardinalis
Pyrausta cardinalis is a small crambid moth described by Achille Guenée in 1854. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 12 mm. The species is restricted to the Caribbean region and southern Florida. Adults have been documented in March in Florida.
Samea
Samea is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae, established by Achille Guenée in 1854. The genus comprises approximately 25 described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Samea multiplicalis, commonly known as the Salvinia moth, has been extensively studied for its potential use as a biological control agent against the invasive aquatic fern Salvinia. Most species in this genus appear to be associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats.
Sathria internitalis
Sathria internitalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. The species has a restricted Caribbean and Floridian distribution, occurring on the islands of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, as well as in the southeastern United States (Florida). As a member of the grass moth family Crambidae, it likely exhibits the slender body form and thread-like antennae characteristic of this group.
Terastia
Terastia is a genus of snout moths (Crambidae) comprising eight species distributed across tropical regions worldwide. First described by Achille Guenée in 1854 with Terastia meticulosalis as the type species, the genus is currently classified within the tribe Margaroniini. Species occur in the Neotropical, Afrotropical, and Oriental realms as well as Australasia. Caterpillars are known to feed exclusively on Erythrina species (Fabaceae), a trait shared with related genera Agathodes and Liopasia.