Apantesis edwardsii

(Stretch, 1872)

A tiger moth in the Erebidae, Apantesis edwardsii was described by Stretch in 1872. It has a highly restricted distribution, known only from the San Francisco area of California and Klamath County in Oregon. The was transferred from the Grammia to Apantesis in a taxonomic revision that consolidated several related genera.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apantesis edwardsii: /əˈpæn.tə.sɪs ɛdˈwɔrd.zi.aɪ/

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Identification

Forewing length is 13.4 mm. The can be distinguished from other Apantesis by its restricted geographic range and the combination of forewing length and pattern elements typical of the . Formerly placed in Grammia, it now resides in Apantesis following the synonymization of Grammia, Holarctia, and Notarctia with Apantesis.

Distribution

Known only from the San Francisco area in California and Klamath County in Oregon. The has one of the most restricted ranges in the .

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing from May to June. A few September records possibly indicate a second , though this remains uncertain.

Similar Taxa

  • Apantesis species (formerly Grammia)Formerly classified together in Grammia; A. edwardsii separated by geographic restriction to California and Oregon, specific forewing measurements, and pattern details.

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