Afromoths, online database of Afrotropical moth species (Lepidoptera)

Last updated: 18 March 2011

This website provides an online database of the Afrotropical moth species (Lepidoptera), updated with the latest information obtained from published sources and from our own studies. It currently holds information on

• family-group names: 573
• genus-group names: 7,146 (recognized genera: 4,048)
• species-group names: 32,380 (recognized species: 24,136)

The current list is continuously updated and information on the original description, type locality, types and their depository, distribution and foodplants is added at a regular basis. In a later stage also pictures will be added.

We are grateful for any corrections or additional information. Please refer to us.