| Ctenuchinae | |
|---|---|
| Nine-spotted moth, Syntomis phegea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Suborder: | Macrolepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Arctiidae |
| Subfamily: | Ctenuchinae |
| Genera | |
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The Ctenuchinae is a subfamily of moths. They are generally divided into 3 tribes Ctenuchini, Euchromiini (wasp moths) and Syntomiini, but the systematics of the subfamily is in need of revision. Sometimes, the present group is entirely merged into the Arctiinae as a tribe Ctenuchini.