Euthyatira lorata
(Grote, 1881)
Euthyatira lorata is a in the Drepanidae. It is restricted to wet coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest. are active from spring through early summer. The larvae feed exclusively on dogwood foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euthyatira lorata: /juːˌθaɪəˈtaɪrə loʊˈrɑːtə/
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Identification
The wingspan of about 44 mm distinguishes this from smaller drepanid . Its restriction to wet coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest helps separate it from related species with broader or interior distributions.
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Habitat
Wet coastal forests of north-western North America.
Distribution
North-western North America, specifically Oregon and Washington.
Seasonality
are on wing from spring to early summer.
Diet
Larvae feed on the foliage of dogwoods (Cornus ). diet not documented.
Host Associations
- Cornus - larval plant
Ecological Role
As a herbivore on Cornus, the larvae may influence dogwood foliage dynamics in coastal forest understories.
Similar Taxa
- Other Euthyatira speciesShare Drepanidae and -level characteristics; E. lorata is distinguished by its Pacific Northwest coastal distribution and association with dogwood .
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Taxonomic Note
The basionym Thyatira lorata reflects historical placement in the Thyatira before transfer to Euthyatira.