Apeplopoda mecrida

(Druce, 1889)

Apeplopoda mecrida is a in the Erebidae, Arctiinae. First described by Herbert Druce in 1889, this occurs from the southwestern United States through Central America. It belongs to the subtribe Euchromiina, a group of often characterized by bright coloration and activity. The species has been recorded in multiple countries, suggesting a relatively broad geographic range within its zone.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apeplopoda mecrida: /əˌpepləˈpoʊdə ˈmɛkrɪdə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the US state of Arizona, Mexico, Guatemala, and Rica. The spans a latitudinal range from approximately 32°N to 9°N, encompassing both Nearctic and Neotropical realms.

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