Plume-moths
Guides
Agdistis
Agdistis is the sole genus in the subfamily Agdistinae, a group of plume moths within the family Pterophoridae. These moths are characterized by distinctive wing modifications that create a plumed or feathery appearance. The genus contains multiple species distributed across various regions, though specific details for many species remain limited in published literature.
Oidaematophorini
Oidaematophorini is a tribe of plume moths within the subfamily Pterophorinae, characterized by distinctive wing morphology. The tribe includes genera such as Calyciphora, Merrifieldia, Tabulaephorus, Emmelina, and Hellinsia. In Iran alone, at least 29 species across Oidaematophorini and the related tribe Pterophorini have been documented, with new species and sexes of described species still being discovered.
Platyptilia
plume moths
Platyptilia is a genus of plume moths (family Pterophoridae) established by Jacob Hübner in 1825. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive wing structure, with wings divided into several feathery plumes. The genus contains numerous species distributed across multiple continents, with several species documented as agricultural pests. Well-studied species include the artichoke plume moth (P. carduidactyla) and the geranium plume moth (P. pica), both of which have been subjects of detailed behavioral and chemical ecology research.
Pterophorinae
plume moths
Pterophorinae is a subfamily of plume moths (family Pterophoridae) containing over 500 species across seven tribes. Members are characterized by wings divided into feathery plumes, a distinctive trait within Lepidoptera. The subfamily has a cosmopolitan distribution with highest diversity in tropical and subtropical regions. Many species are associated with specific host plants, with larvae feeding on various angiosperms.
Stenoptilia
plume moths
Stenoptilia is a genus of plume moths in the family Pterophoridae. Species in this genus are characterized by their specialized feeding relationships with particular host plants, often as seed predators or bud/flower feeders. The genus has been documented across Europe, Asia, and South America, with some species showing strong habitat specificity and limited dispersal capacity.