Saturniidae Boisduval, 1837 Family
Last modified: Dec. 3, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The Saturniidae include about 2,350 species. The family is of worldwide distribution with most species occurring in the New World tropics and it includes some of the largest moths (van Nieukerken E. J., Kaila L., Kitching I. J., Kristensen N. P. (...) Yakovlev R. V., Zolotuhin V. V. & Zwick A. 2011: 217).
Details
- Classification
- Family: Saturniidae
- Vernacular names
- Nachtpauwogen (NL), Emperor moths (EN)
- Species in Belgium
- 3
Direct lower taxa
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| Seq. # | Name | Vernacular names |
|---|---|---|
| 560010 |
Agliinae Packard, 1893 |
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| 560020 |
Saturniinae Boisduval, 1837 |
Species in Belgium
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