Monocot-specialist
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Lathrotelinae
Spotted-costa Crambid Snout Moths
Lathrotelinae is a small subfamily of crambid moths comprising approximately 54 species in six genera, distributed mainly in tropical regions. The subfamily was established by Clarke in 1971 but remained classified within Spilomelinae until phylogenetic studies in the mid-2010s demonstrated its distinctiveness. Larvae are root-feeders on monocotyledonous plants, with some species causing economic damage to cultivated palms and sugarcane.
Ophiomyiinae
Ophiomyiinae is a subfamily of small flies within the family Agromyzidae, commonly known as leaf-miner flies. Members of this subfamily are characterized by their highly specialized association with monocotyledonous plants, particularly grasses and sedges. The group includes economically significant pests of cereal crops and pasture grasses. Larval development occurs within plant tissues, creating distinctive feeding damage.