Eupitheciini

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Eupitheciini
Eupithecia innotata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Larentiinae
Tribe: Eupitheciini
Tutt, 1896
Synonyms
  • Tephroclystiini Warren, 1895
  • Chloroclystini Mironov, 1990

Eupitheciini is a tribe of geometer moths under subfamily Larentiinae, often referred to as pugs.[1] The tribe was described by Tutt in 1896.

Diversity[edit]

The tribe consists of about 47 genera, 15 of which are monotypic.

Recognized genera[edit]

Former genera[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Tribe Eupitheciini". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 27, 2019.