Hemileuca electra clio

Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

A of sheep moth in the Saturniidae. Hemileuca electra clio belongs to a of day-flying commonly known as sheep moths or buck moths, which are frequently mistaken for butterflies due to their colorful appearance. The genus Hemileuca is characterized by larvae bearing urticating (stinging) spines. As a subspecies of Hemileuca electra, it is part of a group showing significant geographic variation in coloration and pattern.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hemileuca electra clio: /ˈhɛmɪˌluːkə ɪˈlɛk.trə ˈklaɪ.oʊ/

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Distribution

Middle America and North America. Specific range within these regions is not well documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Hemileuca eglanterinaCommonly known as the sheep moth; shares the and general appearance, leading to potential confusion. H. eglanterina is highly variable in coloration ranging from nearly black to pink/yellow to orange with black markings.
  • Hemileuca heraAnother variable Hemileuca showing extreme color variation from nearly white to nearly black depending on locale, similar to the geographic variability seen in H. electra.

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