Nolidae is a family of moths with about 1,700 described species worldwide. They are mostly small with dull coloration, the main distinguishing feature being a silk cocoon with a vertical exit slit. The group is sometimes known as tuft moths, after the tufts of raised scales on the forewings of two subfamilies, Nolinae and Collomeninae. The larvae also tend to have muted colors and tufts of short hairs.
Formerly, this group was included in the Noctuidae.
Subfamilies
- Chloephorinae
- Collomeninae
- Eligminae
- Nolinae
- Risobinae
Monotypic subfamilies
- Afridinae – Afrida
- Bleninae – Blenina
- Diphtherinae – Diphthera (monotypic genus)
- Eariadinae – Earias
- Westermanniinae – Westermannia
Genera incertae sedis
The following genera have yet to be assigned to a subfamily:
References
Bibliography
- Chinery, Michael (1991). Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe.
- Skinner, Bernard (1984). The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.
External links
- Images of Nolidae species in New Zealand
- Data related to Nolidae at Wikispecies
- Media related to Nolidae at Wikimedia Commons
