Migratory-insects
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Autographa
Looper moths, Plusiine moths
Autographa is a genus of noctuid moths in the subfamily Plusiinae, commonly known as looper moths. The genus includes species with distinctive wing markings, including the Silver Y (A. gamma), a notable long-distance migrant in Europe. Autographa species have semilooper caterpillars that feed on diverse herbaceous plants, with some species considered agricultural pests.
Episyrphus
Aphid Hover Flies
Episyrphus is a genus of hoverflies in the subfamily Syrphinae, commonly known as aphid hover flies. The genus contains two recognized subgenera: Episyrphus and Asiobaccha, with the latter distinguished by a petiolate abdomen. Larvae are predatory, frequently preying on aphids. The most widely distributed species, E. balteatus, exhibits migratory behavior and has been extensively studied for its role in biological control. Taxonomic classification within the genus requires revision due to unclear species boundaries and environmentally variable diagnostic characters.