Thaumetopoeinae
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Thaumetopoeinae is a subfamily of moths in the family Notodontidae. This group is sometimes treated as a family Thaumetopoeidae with three subfamilies: Thaumetopoeinae, Anaphinae and Epicominae.[1] However, it is now commonly treated at subfamily rank based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic evidence.[2]
The etymology of the subfamily name derives from the Ancient Greek words Template:Wikt-lang (Template:Grc-transl, 'marvelous') and Template:Wikt-lang (Template:Grc-transl, 'to do') and literally means showing beautiful things.[3][4] This explains why the name is sometimes spelled Thaumatopoeinae, incorrectly from the taxonomic standpoint, but in accordance with etymology.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The larval stage of some Thaumetopoeinae are known as processionary caterpillars, so named because they move in columns in search of food, resembling a procession.[5] Some of the species, like the pine and oak processionaries, can constitute a health hazard due to their urticating hairs.
Genera and some species
See also
- Comparison of butterflies and moths
- Ochrogaster lunifer, an Australian processionary caterpillar
References
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