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Lycomorpha desertus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Arctiinae
Tribe: Lithosiini
Subtribe: Cisthenina
Genus: Lycomorpha
Species: desertus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lycomorpha desertus: /ˌlaɪkəˈmɔrfə dəˈzɛrtəs/

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Summary

Lycomorpha desertus is a moth species described by Henry Edwards in 1881, part of the Erebidae family, specifically found in Arizona and known for its distinct coloration.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan of about 31 mm; thorax is orange; female abdomen orange above and below; male abdomen, antennae, and tarsi are black.

Identification Tips

Resembles Lycomorpha pholus, but with less extensive black area on the forewing.

Habitat

Found in Arizona, specifically in locations like Tucson.

Distribution

Restricted to the state of Arizona in the United States.

Evolution

Part of the Erebidae family and the Arctiinae subfamily, evolutionary information is not provided but belongs to the extensive range of moths in this lineage.

Similar Taxa

Lycomorpha pholus