SAMea

Samea is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, order Lepidoptera. Species in this genus are generally small to medium-sized and have slender wings with a range of patterns from plain to boldly marked.

Taxonomy: The genus was described by Achille Guenée and is placed within Crambidae, commonly assigned to the subfamily Spilomelinae in many contemporary classifications.

Distribution and habitat: Samea species are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with centers of diversity in the Americas and Africa. They inhabit a variety of environments, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural landscapes.

Biology and ecology: Adults are mostly nocturnal and are attracted to light. Larvae feed on a variety of plant hosts; some species exhibit leaf-rolling or other plant-dwelling behaviors. The genus generally has low to moderate economic impact, with only a few species noted as agricultural pests.

Species and identification: The genus comprises multiple described species. Identification typically relies on examination of wing patterns and, in many cases, genitalia morphology for accurate differentiation among closely related species.