Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
formerly treated in its own subfamily (Penthimiinae)
Numbers
4 spp. in our area
(1), ~90 spp. total
(2)
NOTE: the notation citing the taxonomic authority of the listed species may have been inputted erroneously. This is pending correction.
Penthimia americana (Fitch, 1851): eastern and central U.S. and Canada; MT, CO
Penthimia floridana (Lawson, 1933): southeastern U.S.
Penthimia nigropicea (Motschulsky, 1863): LA
Penthimia trimaculata (Motschulsky, 1863): LA
Food
often associated with oaks