Nystaleinae
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Dasylophia melanopa
Dasylophia melanopa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes in 1901. The species belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae and is native to North America. It is represented by 26 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. Taxonomic status varies between sources, with Catalogue of Life treating it as accepted while GBIF lists it as a synonym of Dasylophia seriata.
Dasylophia saturata
Dasylophia saturata is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae, a group of prominent moths. The genus Dasylophia is characterized by distinctive morphological features including prominent tufts and modified setae on the body. As with other notodontid moths, adults are nocturnal and larvae feed on woody plants.
Elasmia mandela santaana
Elasmia mandela santaana is a subspecies of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Metzler and Knudson in 2011. It belongs to the genus Elasmia, a group of prominent moths within the subfamily Nystaleinae. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the broader species E. mandela. Records indicate presence in both Middle America and North America.
Elymiotis
Elymiotis is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Nystaleinae. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1857 and contains two described species: E. notodontoides and E. tlotzin. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region. As part of the prominent moth family Notodontidae, these moths are characterized by their distinctive resting posture and often cryptic coloration.
Nystalea indiana
Grote's tropical prominent moth
Nystalea indiana is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1884. The species is commonly known as Grote's tropical prominent moth. It is found in North America.
Scevesia
Scevesia is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Nystaleinae. It was erected by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1916. The genus contains two described species: Scevesia angustiora and Scevesia broidricci. It is placed within the superfamily Noctuoidea, a large group of moths commonly known as owlet moths and relatives.
Scevesia angustiora
Scevesia angustiora is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae and is recorded from North America. The species has been assigned Hodges number 7963 in the North American moth numbering system.
Symmerista solistella
Symmerista solistella is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to a genus known for caterpillars that serve as hosts for parasitoid wasps, particularly thread-waisted wasps in the genus Ammophila. The genus Symmerista is characterized by caterpillars that feed on oak and other hardwood foliage.
Symmerista zacualpana
A species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Max Wilhelm Karl Draudt in 1932. Found in North America, with MONA/Hodges number 7955. Belongs to a genus whose caterpillars are known hosts for parasitoid wasps including Ammophila procera.