Hooktip-moths
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Drepaninae
Hooktip Moths
Drepaninae is the largest subfamily of Drepanidae moths, commonly known as hooktip moths. The subfamily is traditionally divided into two tribes, Drepanini and Oretini, though its internal systematics and phylogeny remain unresolved. The group exhibits considerable morphological diversity, with many species displaying cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against bark and wood surfaces. Species identification frequently requires examination of genitalia due to external similarities between closely related taxa.
Drepanoidea
Hooktip Moths and Allies, hook tip moths
Drepanoidea is a superfamily of Lepidoptera comprising approximately 1,000 species commonly known as hooktip moths and allies. The group includes the families Drepanidae (hooktip moths), Eupterotidae, and Bombycidae, though family-level composition varies among classifications. Members are characterized by distinctive wing shapes and are primarily nocturnal. The superfamily has been subject to significant taxonomic revision, with relationships to Geometroidea remaining a focus of phylogenetic research.