The Ctenuchina are a subtribe of moths in the family Erebidae. These moths are diurnal, meaning they fly during the day. Their coloration is similar to that of certain beetles and wasps that predators avoid.
Taxonomy The Ctenuchina were previously classified as the subfamily Ctenuchinae of the family Arctiidae. That subfamily contained three tribes: Ctenuchini, Euchromiini (wasp moths), and Syntomini. The family Arctiidae was lowered in rank to the subfamily Arctiinae, and consequently, the three tribes became subtribes (with the -ina suffix). Ctenuchina and Euchromiina were reclassified in the tribe Arctiini, while the Syntomina were raised in rank to the tribe Syntomini.
Genera List separated based on data from the Taxonomicon Cisseps Ctenucha Dahana
Assigned to subfamily Arctiinae. Not assigned to a tribe. Belemniastis Eunomia Isia
Assigned to tribe Arctiini. Not assigned to a subtribe. Belemnia
References
Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog
External links
Edwards wasp moth, Lymire edwardsii on the UF / IFAS Featured Creatures Web site