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16 unusual facts about Castniidae


Amauta cacica

The Sugar-cane Borer Moth (Amauta cacica) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Insigniocastnia

Insigniocastnia is a genus of moths within the family Castniidae containing only one species, Insigniocastnia taisae, which is found in Ecuador.

Riechia

Riechia is a genus of moths within the family Castniidae containing only one species, Riechia acraeoides, which is found in Peru, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.

Sesioidea

Sesioidea is the superfamily currently containing clearwing moths (Sesiidae), castniid moths (Castniidae) and little bear moths (Brachodidae).

Synemon collecta

The Striated Sun-moth (Synemon collecta) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon directa

The White-banded Sun Moth (Synemon directa) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon discalis

The Small Orange-spotted Sun-moth (Synemon discalis) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon gratiosa

The Graceful Sun-Moth (Synemon gratiosa) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon jcaria

The Reddish-orange Sun-moth (Synemon jcaria) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon leucospila

The Yellow-spotted Sun Moth (Synemon leucospila) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon magnifica

The Magnificent Sun-Moth (Synemon magnifica) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon nais

The Orange Sun-moth (Synemon nais) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon parthenoides

The Orange-spotted Sunmoth or Link Moth (Synemon parthenoides) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon selene

The Pale Sun-moth (Synemon selene) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Synemon theresa

The Cryptic Sun Moth (Synemon theresa) is a moth in the Castniidae family.

Xanthocastnia

Xanthocastnia is a genus of moths within the family Castniidae containing only one species, Xanthocastnia evalthe, which is widespread in the Neotropical ecozone, ranging from southern Mexico to southern Brazil.


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