Pagara simplex
Walker, 1856
Mouse-colored Tiger Moth, Mouse-colored Lichen Moth
Pagara simplex is a in the Erebidae, Arctiinae, described by Francis Walker in 1856. Commonly known as the mouse-colored tiger moth or mouse-colored lichen moth, it occurs across much of the eastern and central United States. The species belongs to the tribe Lithosiini, a group often referred to as lichen moths due to their typical cryptic coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pagara simplex: /pəˈɡɑːrə ˈsɪmplɛks/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee. GBIF confirms presence in North America broadly.
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Taxonomic Note
The is classified in the tribe Lithosiini within Arctiinae. Some sources historically treated Arctiinae as a separate (), but current classification places it within Erebidae.
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'simplex' refers to the relatively plain, unmarked appearance compared to more patterned relatives.