Calidota laqueata
Edwards, 1887
Calidota laqueata is a in the Erebidae, described by Edwards in 1887. It was originally described as Halysidota laqueata before being transferred to the Calidota. The species belongs to the tiger moth Arctiinae. It has been recorded from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calidota laqueata: /ˈkælɪˌdoʊtə læˈkweɪtə/
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Identification
Calidota laqueata can be distinguished from the similar Calidota strigosa (streaked calidota ) by differences in wing pattern and markings. The two overlap in geographic range in parts of the southern United States. Accurate identification requires examination of wing venation and pattern details.
Distribution
Recorded from North America. The Calidota includes found from the southern United States through Central America and the Antilles.
Similar Taxa
- Calidota strigosaOverlaps in geographic range in the southern United States; similar overall appearance as congeneric tiger moths requiring careful examination of wing patterns for separation.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Halysidota laqueata by Edwards in 1887, this was later transferred to the Calidota. The basionym Halysidota laqueata reflects its historical placement in a related genus of tiger moths.