Euerythra trimaculata

Smith, 1887

three-spotted specter

Euerythra trimaculata, known as the three-spotted specter, is a small in the Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1887. The has a restricted range in the southern United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euerythra trimaculata: //juːˈɛrɪθrə ˌtraɪmækjʊˈleɪtə//

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Identification

The "three-spotted specter" suggests three distinct spots as a diagnostic feature, though this requires verification. The small size (28 mm wingspan) and restricted geographic range in Texas and Florida may aid in distinguishing this from related Euerythra.

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Appearance

Wingspan approximately 28 mm. Specific wing pattern and coloration details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Found in the United States in central and southern Texas and the Florida Panhandle. GBIF records confirm presence in North America.

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Taxonomic Note

Authorship is cited as Smith, 1887 in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, but Smith, 1888 in Wikipedia and NCBI. The is placed in Arctiinae, tribe Arctiini.

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