Uranophora leucotelus

Butler, 1876

Uranophora leucotelus is a small in the Arctiinae, first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1876. It has a wingspan of approximately 26 mm. The ranges across southern North America and northern South America, with records from southern Texas through Central America to Venezuela and Colombia. have been observed feeding on flower nectar.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Uranophora leucotelus: /ˌjʊrəˈnɒfərə ljuˈkɒtələs/

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Identification

The combination of small size (wingspan ~26 mm) and geographic distribution in the southern Nearctic and northern Neotropical regions distinguishes this from many , though specific diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis not available in general sources.

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Appearance

Small with a wingspan of approximately 26 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Specific preferences are not documented. Based on distribution records, occurs in regions ranging from subtropical southern Texas through tropical Central and South American lowlands.

Distribution

Southern Texas (USA), Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Rica, Venezuela, and Colombia.

Diet

have been recorded feeding on flower nectar. Larval diet is unknown.

Behavior

engage in nectar feeding at flowers.

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Taxonomic note

This was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1876. It is classified in Arctiinae, which is now placed within Erebidae under current phylogenetic classifications.

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