Arachnis zuni

Neumoegen, 1890

Zuni Tiger-Moth, Zuni Tiger Moth

Arachnis zuni is a tiger moth in the Erebidae, first described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1890. The is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, occurring from New Mexico through Arizona and into Mexico. Like other tiger moths, it belongs to a diverse group of Lepidoptera known for their often striking coloration and patterns.

Arachnis zuni YPM ENT 815431 by Fitzpatick, B.. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arachnis zuni: /əˈræk.nɪs ˈzuː.naɪ/

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Distribution

North America from New Mexico to Arizona and Mexico. The has been recorded in the southwestern United States and extends southward into Mexican territory.

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