Eupitheciini

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

Eupitheciini
Eupithecia innotata
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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

Diversity

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

Recognized genera

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Former genera

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References

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