MOTHS OF BELIZE
SPECIES LISTS BY FAMILY
19(n). Noctuidae: Hypeninae
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SUBFAMILY DESCRIPTION
The HYPENINAE and the similar subfamily the Herminiinae have been characterised
by vein M2 in the hindwing running parallel with vein M3. However, the Hypeninae have
'lashed' eyes, whereas the Herminiinae do not. This subfamily is sometimes called the
'Snouts' due to their very prominent, forward-facing palps. Many species appear identical
and are very difficult to separate without recourse to genitalial dissection. Most
are small in size, dark in 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 one
representative is listed below.
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illustration of the adult and brief
information on the species.
Hypena(?) sp. indet.
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