Hodges#8083
Lycomorpha grotei
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Arctiinae
- Tribe: Lithosiini
- Subtribe: Cisthenina
- Genus: Lycomorpha
- Species: grotei
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycomorpha grotei: /ˌlaɪkəˈmɔrfə ˈgroʊti/
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Summary
Lycomorpha grotei, or Grote's lycomorpha moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae, described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864.
Physical Characteristics
Forewing length 13–15 mm (0.51–0.59 in).
Distribution
Found in North America, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Life Cycle
Adults are on wing from June to August, with one generation per year.
Evolution
The genus is in need of revision according to Powell & Opler (2009).
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Erebidae
- North America
- Grote's lycomorpha moth