Arachnis citra
Neumögen & Dyar, 1893
Arachnis citra is a in the Erebidae, described by Berthold Neumögen and Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1893. It was formerly treated as a of Arachnis picta but is now recognized as a distinct . The species occurs in the southwestern United States and has two recognized subspecies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arachnis citra: /əˈræk.nɪs ˈsɪ.trə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Arachnis picta by its status as a separate ; formerly considered . Specific diagnostic features for field identification are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States: documented from Arizona, California, Colorado, and Utah. A single record from Vermont suggests possible vagrancy or misidentification.
Similar Taxa
- Arachnis pictaFormerly considered with A. citra, which was listed as a ; now recognized as distinct requiring careful separation
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as a of Arachnis picta; elevated to full status. Two subspecies recognized: Arachnis citra citra and Arachnis citra verna Barnes & McDunnough, 1918.