Seirarctia echo
(Smith, 1797)
Echo Moth
Seirarctia echo, the Echo Moth, is a tiger moth in the Erebidae. It is to the southeastern United States, where it inhabits thickets, scrublands, and open areas. The species was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797 based on specimens from Georgia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Seirarctia echo: /ˌseɪrɑrkˈtiːə ˈɛkoʊ/
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Identification
The Echo Moth is the sole member of its , distinguishing it from other tiger moths in the tribe Arctiini. Within its southeastern U.S. range, it may be confused with other orange-and-black patterned tiger moths such as Pyrrharctia isabella (Isabella Tiger Moth), but specific diagnostic features for field identification remain undocumented in available sources.
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Habitat
Thickets, scrubwoods, and open areas.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Similar Taxa
- Pyrrharctia isabellaSimilar orange-and-black tiger moth coloration; distinguished by different geographic distribution and larval characteristics.