Erateina

Species of this genus have a more or less elongated, caudate hindwings and a peculiar wing shape, characterized by the anal lobe of the males. They lack of a frenulum (in both sexes).

These day-flying moths are typically montane and can be found in Neotropical cloud forests.

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