MOTHS OF BELIZE
SPECIES LISTS BY FAMILY
19(p). Noctuidae: Herminiinae
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SUBFAMILY DESCRIPTION
The HERMINIINAE possess various distinct characteristics which suggest to
some that they should
be a family in their own right. They appear to be a 'natural' grouping of truly
related species whose features may include 'fan-shaped' forelegs; prominent and
upcurved palps and antennae with central swellings or other unusual features. Most are
small to very small in size, very dark in general coloration and delicate in
general appearance.
BELIZE SPECIES
I have collected a number of species of this difficult subfamily in Belize; however,
as I have not been able to get good identifications to date only two
representatives are listed below.
Please click on any underlined species name to go to a colour
illustration of the adult and brief
information on the species.
Palthis sp. indet.
Phlyctaina sp. indet.
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