TABLE 2. Character states for key taxa discussed in the text.
CHARACTER Hemidictya Sapantanga Lacetas Hovana
Forewing veins CuP and 1A Unfused. Partially fused. Partially fused. Partially fused.
Fore wing vein CuA1 division (most common state) N/A Such that proximal portion shortest. Such that proximal portion shortest. N/A
Hind wing 1st cubital cell width at distal end NOT much greater than 2nd cubital cell (twice or more). NOT much greater than 2nd cubital cell (twice or more). Much greater than 2nd cubital cell (twice or more). NOT much greater than 2nd cubital cell (twice or more).
Hindwing veins RP and M Fused at base. Unfused (just). Fused at base. Fused at base.
Male timbal covers Absent, but cavity with partly formed turned back rim. Absent, but cavity with partly formed turned back rim. Absent, but cavity with partly formed turned back rim. Absent, but cavity with partly formed turned back rim.
Pygofer distal shoulder Undeveloped. Undeveloped. Developed but nearly fused as one due to apical narrowing of pygofer. Undeveloped.
Pygofer upper lobe Absent. Absent. Absent. Well-developed.
Uncus shape Dominant, moderate to long length. Dominant, moderate to long length. Dominant, moderate to long length. Dominant, moderate to long length.
Uncus strongly caudally bent? Yes. Yes. No. No.
Uncus retractable? No. No. No. No.
Claspers Absent. Absent. Absent. Absent.
Ventrobasal pocket of aedeagus Present. Unknown. Absent. Absent.
Basal plate of aedeagus Undivided basally, attachment completely chitinous with no mobility. Unknown. Undivided basally, attachment completely chitinous with no mobility. Undivided basally, attachment completely chitinous with no mobility.