Earias


Earias is a genus of moths in the monotypic subfamily Eariadinae of the family Nolidae. Species are found throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, some being agricultural pests such as bollworms.

Description

Palpi upturned and second joint reaching vertex of head. Third joint porrect and varying in length. Antennae minutely ciliated in male. Forewings with veins 3 to 5 from near angle of cell, vein 6 from upper angle, and veins 7 to 9 stalked. Hindwings with veins 3 and 4 stalked, vein 5 absent, veins 6 and 7 from upper angle and vein 8 from center of cell.

Species

Some species of this genus are: