Pygarctia lorula
Dyar, 1914
Pygarctia lorula is a tiger moth in the Erebidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. It is known only from New Mexico, with active in July. The wingspan ranges from 32–43 mm. As a member of the Pygarctia, it likely shares the acoustic aposematism documented in , producing warning sounds to deter bat .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pygarctia lorula: /pɪˈɡɑrktiə loʊˈruːlə/
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Identification
No documented diagnostic features distinguish this from similar Pygarctia species in available literature. Identification likely requires examination of genitalia or reference to original species description.
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Appearance
Wingspan 32–43 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
United States: New Mexico
Seasonality
active in July
Behavior
Has been inferred to produce acoustic warning signals based on documented in congeneric (Pygarctia roseicapitis), though this has not been directly observed in P. lorula.
Similar Taxa
- Pygarctia roseicapitis with documented acoustic aposematism; similar and expected
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Taxonomic note
Originally described in 1914 by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. Limited subsequent research has been published on this specifically.