Nyridela xanthocera

Walker, 1856

Nyridela xanthocera is a described by Francis Walker in 1856. It belongs to the Arctiinae within the Erebidae. The species is known from Central America, with records from Mexico through Panama.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nyridela xanthocera: //nɪˈrɪdələ zænˈθɒsərə//

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Distribution

Mexico, Guatemala, Rica, Panama

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Taxonomic note

Historically placed in , this is now classified in Erebidae following elevation. The specific epithet xanthocera refers to yellowish (xantho-) horn-like (cera) features, likely describing or palps.

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