Ametris
Hübner, [1822]
seagrape spanworm moth (for Ametris nitocris)
Ametris is a of in the , Desmobathrinae, established by in 1822. The genus contains two described : Ametris monilaria (Fabricius, 1776) and Ametris nitocris (Cramer, 1780), the latter commonly known as the seagrape spanworm moth. The genus is classified within the family, a large group characterized by slender bodies and that move with a looping gait.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
of Ametris are recorded from the Caribbean region and adjacent areas. Ametris nitocris, the seagrape spanworm , is associated with coastal where its occurs.
Host Associations
- Coccoloba uvifera - seagrape; larval for Ametris nitocris
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Etymology
The name Ametris derives from Greek mythology; Ametris was a figure associated with the story of the Daphne.
Taxonomic history
The was established by Jacob in 1822. The two included were originally described in other genera (Phalaena) by Fabricius and Cramer in the late 18th century.