Sonorarctia fervida
Walker, 1855
Sonorarctia fervida is a in the Erebidae, Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855 based on specimens from Guatemala. The Sonorarctia is a small group within the tiger moth lineage, with distributed in Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sonorarctia fervida: //səˌnɔːrˈɑːrk.ti.ə ˈfɜːr.vɪ.də//
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Distribution
Guatemala; GBIF records indicate presence in North America broadly, though specific localities beyond the type locality are poorly documented.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in 1855, this has remained poorly studied. The Sonorarctia was historically classified within , which is now treated as Arctiinae within Erebidae following molecular phylogenetic revisions.
Observation status
iNaturalist records 16 observations, suggesting the is rarely encountered or underreported, consistent with limited published information on its .