Caenurgina caerulea

Grote, 1873

Cerulean Looper Moth

Caenurgina caerulea, commonly known as the Cerulean Looper , is a moth in the Erebidae. It was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. The species is found across large parts of North America, including California and British Columbia. As a member of the Caenurgina, it is related to other looper moths such as the widespread Forage Looper (Caenurgina erechtea).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caenurgina caerulea: /kaɪˈnɜːrdʒɪnə saɪˈruːliə/

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Distribution

Found in large parts of North America, including California and British Columbia.

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