Lycomorpha grotei
(Packard, 1864)
Grote's lycomorpha moth
Lycomorpha grotei is a small in the Erebidae, distributed across western North America from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast. are active during summer months with a single . The was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycomorpha grotei: /ˌlaɪkəˈmɔrfə ˈgroʊti/
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Identification
Forewing length 13–15 mm. Distinguishable from similar Lycomorpha by geographic range and ; appear earlier in the season than Lycomorpha pholus, which occurs in late summer. The species has been documented in the western United States, while L. pholus occurs in eastern regions including Missouri.
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Distribution
Western North America. Documented from Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Seasonality
active June to August. One per year.
Similar Taxa
- Lycomorpha pholusSimilar black-and-yellow coloration and participation in lycid mimicry complex; distinguished by later season (late summer vs. June–August) and eastern distribution