Hodges#8084
Lycomorpha regulus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Arctiinae
- Tribe: Lithosiini
- Subtribe: Cisthenina
- Genus: Lycomorpha
- Species: regulus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycomorpha regulus: /ˌlaɪkɔˈmɔrfə ˈrɛɡjələs/
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Summary
Lycomorpha regulus is a moth of the family Erebidae, described by Fordyce Grinnell Jr. in 1903, and is known for its larvae that primarily feed on lichens.
Habitat
North America, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Utah.
Distribution
Found across various regions in North America.
Diet
Larvae feed on lichens of the genus Parmelia, including Parmelia plittii.
Life Cycle
Information not provided.
Reproduction
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Evolution
Closely related to Lycomorpha fulgens and Lycomorpha grotei.
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Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Erebidae
- Arctiinae