Cosmosoma achemon
Fabricius, 1781
Cosmosoma achemon is a in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1781. It occurs in the Neotropical region, with a range extending from the Antilles through northern South America to Santarém in Pará, Brazil. As a member of the Cosmosoma, it belongs to a group of tiger moths often noted for bright coloration and warning patterns associated with chemical defense.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cosmosoma achemon: /ˌkɒzmoʊˈsoʊmə əˈkiːmɒn/
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Distribution
Found from the Antilles to Santarém in Pará, Brazil. Records are concentrated in the Caribbean and northern Amazonian regions of South America.