Oxyteninae
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Oxyteninae is a subfamily of the family
Saturniidae Saturniidae, commonly known as saturniids, is a family of Lepidoptera with an estimated 2,300 described species. The family contains some of the largest species of moths in the world. Notable members include the emperor moths, royal moths, and gi ...
, until recently classified as a separate family, Oxytenidae. Its members are mostly from Central and South America.


Genera

This subfamily contains the following genera: *'' Oxytenis'' *'' Homoeopteryx'' *'' Therinia'' Syns: *'' Asthenidia'' *'' Eusyssaura'' *'' Lycabis'' *'' Teratopteris''


References

Saturniidae {{Saturniidae-stub