Horama panthalon texana

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Arctiinae
Tribe: Arctiini
Subtribe: Euchromiina
Genus: Horama
Species: panthalon
Subspecies: texana

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Horama panthalon texana: /hɔˈraːma pænˈθælən tɛkˈsaːna/

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Summary

Horama panthalon texana, known as the Texas wasp moth, is a subspecies of the moth in the family Erebidae and subfamily Arctiinae. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793 and has a wingspan of 32–34 mm. Its habitat ranges across regions in the southern United States and parts of Central America.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan is 32–34 mm (1.3–1.3 in).

Identification Tips

Adults mimic a paper wasp (Polistes species).

Distribution

Found in south Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, Mexico, and Guatemala.