Cecharismena jalapena
Schaus, 1906
Cecharismena jalapena is a of in the Erebidae, first described by William Schaus in 1906 from specimens collected in Jalapa, Mexico. The species was originally placed in the Rhaesena before being transferred to Cecharismena. It belongs to the Calpinae, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on rotting fruit or other organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cecharismena jalapena: //ˌkɛkəˈrɪsmənə ˌhɑːləˈpinə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America. The specific epithet refers to Jalapa (now Xalapa), Veracruz, Mexico, the type locality.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Rhaesena jalapena Schaus, 1906, this was later transferred to the Cecharismena. The genus Cecharismena is part of the Calpinae within Erebidae.
Observation data
As of the data source date, 79 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist.