Catocalinae
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 Red Underwing, Catocala nupta
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Catocalinae is a subfamily of moth family Noctuidae (or alternatively, family Erebidae). Many of the species are large (7 to 10 cm, 3 to 4 inches) compared to other noctuids in temperate zones, and have brightly colored backwings.
The closely related Ophiderinae and Calpinae are sometimes merged into this group.
[edit] Genera of the Catocalinae
The Catocalinae genera are usually assigned to the tribes Tytini, Armadini and Erebini, which have a fairly small number of genera, and the much larger Catocalini. Nonwithstanding, a high proportion of genera is not at present assigned to a specific tribe as their relationships require further study. These genera incertae sedis are:
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[edit] External links
- Catocalinae classification and pictures
- Photo gallery of Catocalinae
- Lepidoptera and some other life forms: Catocalinae. Retrieved 2006-JAN-11.
