Chelis

Rambur, 1866

tiger moths

Chelis is a of in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, established by Rambur in 1866. The genus is known from northern Eurasia, with documented records from northern Scandinavia and the South Ural region of Russia. At least one , Chelis puengeleri, serves as a for multiple that attack its pupal stage.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chelis: /ˈkɛ.lɪs/

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Distribution

Northern Eurasia: documented from northern Sweden (Torne Lappland), northern Norway (Finnmark), and the South Ural region of Russia (Iremel Mountain reserve, Baskiria).

Seasonality

and/or have been collected in June and July in northern Fennoscandia.

Life Cycle

Pupal stage is parasitized by ; specific details of other are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

Serves as for (: ); at least four have been reared from of Chelis puengeleri.

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