Evergestinae
Encyclopedia
Evergestinae is a fairly small subfamily of the lepidoptera
n family Crambidae
, the crambid snout moth
s. It contains roughly 140 species
on all continents and continental islands. Evergestine moths resemble Pyraustinae
; however, the male genitalia have a long uncus and long, slender gnathos. The larvae feed mostly on Brassicaceae
.
Taxonomists'
opinions differ as to the correct placement of the Crambidae
, some authorities treating them as a subfamily (Crambinae) of the family Pyralidae
. If this is done, Evergestinae is usually treated as a separate subfamily within Pyralidae.
Lepidoptera
Lepidoptera is a large order of insects that includes moths and butterflies . It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world, encompassing moths and the three superfamilies of butterflies, skipper butterflies, and moth-butterflies...
n family Crambidae
Crambidae
The Crambidae are the grass moth family of Lepidoptera . They are quite variable in appearance, the nominal subfamily Crambinae taking up closely folded postures on grass-stems where they are inconspicuous, while other subfamilies include brightly coloured and patterned insects which rest in...
, the crambid snout moth
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
s. It contains roughly 140 species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
on all continents and continental islands. Evergestine moths resemble Pyraustinae
Pyraustinae
Pyraustinae is a large subfamily of the lepidopteran family Crambidae, the crambid snout moths. It currently includes over 1,400 species, the majority of them tropical but some found in temperate regions including both North America and Europe....
; however, the male genitalia have a long uncus and long, slender gnathos. The larvae feed mostly on Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae, a medium sized and economically important family of flowering plants , are informally known as the mustards, mustard flowers, the crucifers or the cabbage family....
.
Taxonomists'
Taxonomy
Taxonomy is the science of identifying and naming species, and arranging them into a classification. The field of taxonomy, sometimes referred to as "biological taxonomy", revolves around the description and use of taxonomic units, known as taxa...
opinions differ as to the correct placement of the Crambidae
Crambidae
The Crambidae are the grass moth family of Lepidoptera . They are quite variable in appearance, the nominal subfamily Crambinae taking up closely folded postures on grass-stems where they are inconspicuous, while other subfamilies include brightly coloured and patterned insects which rest in...
, some authorities treating them as a subfamily (Crambinae) of the family Pyralidae
Pyralidae
The Pyralidae or snout moths are a family of Lepidoptera in the ditrysian superfamily Pyraloidea. In many classifications, the grass moths are included in the Pyralidae as a subfamily, making the combined group one of the largest families in the Lepidoptera...
. If this is done, Evergestinae is usually treated as a separate subfamily within Pyralidae.
Genera
- AgastyaAgastya (moth)Agastya is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family....
Moore, 1881 (= Agastia Moore, 1881) - CornifronsCornifronsCornifrons is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Cornifrons actualis Barnes & McDunnough, 1918*Cornifrons albidiscalis Hampson in Poulton, 1916*Cornifrons albiscalis Hampson, 1916*Cornifrons phasma Dyar, 1917...
Lederer, 1858 (= Ventosalis Marion, 1957) - CrocidolomiaCrocidolomiaCrocidolomia is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Crocidolomia luteolalis Hampson, 1893*Crocidolomia pavonana *Crocidolomia suffusalis Hampson, 1891...
Zeller, 1852 (= Godara Walker, 1859, Pseudopisara Shiraki, 1913, Tchahbaharia Amsel, 1951) - CylindrifronsCylindrifronsCylindrifrons is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family....
Munroe, 1951 - EvergestellaEvergestellaEvergestella is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family....
Munroe, 1974 - EvergestisEvergestisEvergestis is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Evergestis aegyptiacalis Caradja, 1916*Evergestis aenealis *Evergestis africalis *Evergestis albifuscalis...
Hübner, 1825 (= Aedis Grote, 1878, Paraedis Grote, 1882, Paroedis Hampson, 1899, Euergestis Warren, 1892, Euergestis Rebel, 1906-07, Homochroa Hübner, 1825, Maelinoptera Staudinger, 1893, Mesographe Hübner, 1825, Orobena Guenée, 1854, Pachyzancloides Matsumura, 1925, Pionea Duponchel, 1845, Reskovitsia Szent-Ivány, 1942, Scopolia Hübner, 1825) - OrenaiaOrenaiaOrenaia is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Orenaia alpestralis *Orenaia alticolalis *Orenaia andereggialis *Orenaia arcticalis Munroe, 1974...
Duponchel, 1845 - ProraseaProraseaProrasea is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Prorasea ernaldi Munroe, 1974*Prorasea gracealis Munroe, 1974*Prorasea praeia *Prorasea pulveralis *Prorasea sideralis...
Grote, 1878 - SymphysaSymphysaSymphysa is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Symphysa amoenalis *Symphysa discalis Hampson, 1912*Symphysa lepidaria -References:*...
Hampson, (1898) 1899 - TrischistognathaTrischistognathaTrischistognatha is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family.-Species:*Trischistognatha limatalis *Trischistognatha ochritacta *Trischistognatha palindialis *Trischistognatha pyrenealis...
Warren, 1892