Pygoctenucha pyrrhoura
Hulst, 1881
Pygoctenucha pyrrhoura is a in the Erebidae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1881. It belongs to the Arctiinae (tiger moths) and tribe Lithosiini. The species is known from a restricted distribution in the south-central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pygoctenucha pyrrhoura: /ˌpaɪɡoʊtɛˈnuːkə pɪˈruːrə/
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Identification
The small wingspan (approximately 32 mm) and restricted geographic range in Texas and Colorado may aid in distinguishing this from related Pygoctenucha, though specific diagnostic characters are not documented.
Appearance
have a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
United States: Texas and Colorado.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Hulst in 1881. The Pygoctenucha is placed in tribe Lithosiini within Arctiinae (now treated as part of Erebidae rather than a separate family ).