Procridinae

Procridinae is a subfamily of the moth family Zygaenidae, commonly known as forester moths. The group includes several genera, notably Adscita and Jordanita, and is distributed primarily across the Palearctic region with extending ranges into Africa and parts of Asia.

Procridinae are typically small to medium-sized moths with slender wings. Many species exhibit metallic or iridescent coloration, especially greens and blues, and some have translucent or lightly scaled wing areas. They are distinguished from the related Zygaeninae by a combination of morphological and genetic features.

Most Procridinae are active by day or at twilight, a habit that sets them apart from many other moths. Adults feed on nectar from a variety of flowers, while larvae are herbivorous and feed on a range of herbaceous host plants, with some genera showing host-plant specialization.

Like other members of Zygaenidae, Procridinae often possess chemical defenses, producing or sequestering hydrogen cyanide, and they commonly display warning coloration to deter predators.

The taxonomy and genera within Procridinae can vary by authority. In addition to Adscita and Jordanita, several other genera are placed in the subfamily, and some classifications treat Procridinae as a distinct subfamily, while others place it as a tribe within Zygaeninae.