Underwing-moths
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Catocalini
underwing moths
Catocalini is a tribe of moths within the family Erebidae, most closely related to the tribe Audeini. Members of this tribe are commonly known as underwing moths due to a distinctive color pattern: cryptic, dark forewings that conceal brightly colored hindwings. This wing configuration serves as a defensive display against predators. The tribe contains numerous genera and is among the most species-rich groups within Erebinae.
Celiptera
Celiptera is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. The genus was established by Guenée in 1852 and includes approximately 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region and North America. Species in this genus are characterized by their nocturnal habits and typical underwing moth morphology. Several species have been described relatively recently, with two new species added in 2003.