Key to the species groups of Artines

1 Forewing with opaque and reduced discal spots, rarely absent (Figs 5–13); male without brand; female with region between seventh sternite and lamella antevaginalis sclerotized, forming a rounded plate that covers the ostium ventrally; lamella postvaginalis completely sclerotized (Figs 54 B–60B)................................................... “ aepitus Group”

- Forewing with large semi-hyaline discal spots, always present (Figs 14–19); male with brand (Figs 21–26); female with region between seventh sternite and lamella antevaginalis membranous; lamella postvaginalis partially sclerotized (Figs 61 B–65B) 2

2 Ventral hind wing with central black spot on discal area (Figs 14–18); valva distally projected with triangular aspect from 1/2 its length; harpe and ampulla fused (Figs 36 E–40E); female with lamella postvaginalis containing lateral folds (Figs 61–64)........................................................................................“ aquilina group”

- Ventral hind wing without central black spot on discal area (Fig. 19); valva distally rounded; harpe and ampulla not fused (Fig. 41E); female with lamella postvaginalis without lateral folds (Fig. 65B)............................“ bipunctata group”