Lerina
Walker, 1854
Species Guides
1- Lerina incarnata(crimson-bodied lichen moth)
Lerina is a of lichen moths in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, tribe Lithosiini. The genus contains a single , Lerina incarnata, commonly known as the crimson-bodied lichen moth. This is native to arid regions of southwestern North America, specifically Mexico and southern Arizona. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1854.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lerina: /lɛˈriːnə/
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Distribution
Mexico and southern Arizona, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lithosiini generaSimilar lichen ; distinguished by the crimson body coloration and geographic restriction to the southwestern United States and Mexico.