Agaraea semivitrea

Rothschild, 1909

Agaraea semivitrea is a in the Erebidae, first described by Walter Rothschild in 1909. The species exhibits a broad Neotropical distribution, ranging from northern South America northward to Texas. have been observed flying year-round in Rica, suggesting continuous breeding activity in tropical regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agaraea semivitrea: /ˌæɡəˈriːə ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtriə/

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Distribution

Northern South America, including Venezuela and Peru, north to Texas, USA. Documented in Rica with year-round activity.

Seasonality

are on wing year-round in Rica. Seasonal patterns in temperate portions of the range (such as Texas) are not documented.

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Taxonomic Note

GBIF lists this under the Arctagyrta with a DOUBTFUL status, while NCBI and iNaturalist retain it in Agaraea. This indicates ongoing taxonomic uncertainty regarding generic placement.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 475 observations, suggesting the is moderately well-documented photographically, though detailed biological information remains sparse in published literature.

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