Phrygionis paradoxata
(Guenée, [1858])
Jeweled Satyr Moth, Silvery Phrygionis
Phrygionis paradoxata, commonly known as the Jeweled or Silvery Phrygionis, is a geometrid moth first described by Achille Guenée in 1858. The is distributed across the Neotropical region, with records from South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Florida in North America. Three are recognized: the nominate form, P. p. incolorata, and P. p. steeleorum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phrygionis paradoxata: /ˌfrɪdʒiˈoʊnɪs ˌpærəˈdɒksətə/
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Distribution
South America, Central America, Florida (USA), Caribbean including Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Dominican Republic, and Dominica.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Phrygionis paradoxata paradoxata (Guenée, [1858]), the nominate form; Phrygionis paradoxata incolorata Prout, 1910; and Phrygionis paradoxata steeleorum , 1991.