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The Erebinae are a subfamily of moths in the Erebidae family.  Many of the species in the subfamily are large.  Some of these large moths, such as those in Catocala and related genera, have brightly colored hindwings used as distraction displays. 

 

Many of the members of the Erebinae were previously classified within the Catocalinae subfamily or Catocalini tribe within either the Erebidae or Noctuidae family. Several morphological and phylogenetic studies completed since 2000 have repeatedly revised these large families of the Noctuoidea superfamily, and further revision continues with current study. - Wikipedia

Wingspan: 10-170 mm

EREBIDAE, EREBINAE

(Underwing Moths and Allies)

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