They are most common in the tropical parts of the world; for example, from Australia, almost thirty species are known.

Two members of this genus – the banana moth (O. sacchari) and to a lesser extent O. omoscopa – have been introduced to Europe.

Groups of these moths have been proposed for separation in distinct genera.

Here however, the genus is considered to contain the core group of Hieroxestinae and is thus delimited sensu lato.

Junior synonyms and other invalid scientific names of Opogona are:[3]