Oeonistis
# Oeonistis

Oeonistis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819. They are found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Borneo and other minor islands of Oceania.

## Description

Palpi porrect (extending forward), the second joint fringed with hair. Antennae of male bipectinated, with short branches and with a bristle from the end. Forewing very long and narrow. Vein 3 from before angle of cell. Veins 4 and 5 from angle, vein 6 from upper angle and veins 7 to 9 stalked. Areole absent. Hindwing with veins 4 and 5 stalked. Veins 6 and 7 on a short stalk and vein 8 from middle of cell.

## Species

* Oeonistis altica (Linnaeus, 1768)
* Oeonistis bicolora Bethune-Baker, 1904
* Oeonistis bistrigata Rothschild, 1912
* Oeonistis delia Fabricius, 1787
* Oeonistis entella Cramer, 1779
