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Lycomorpha regulus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lycomorpha regulus: /ˌlaɪkɔˈmɔrfə ˈrɛɡjələs/

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Lycomorpha P1510968a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
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Lycomorpha P1510969a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
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Lycomorpha regulus or L. fulgens - Flickr - gailhampshire by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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

Information not provided.

Evolution

Closely related to Lycomorpha fulgens and Lycomorpha grotei.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Lepidoptera
  • Erebidae
  • Arctiinae