Euclidia

Ochsenheimer, 1816

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Euclidia is a of in the Erebidae, established by Ochsenheimer in 1816. The genus contains approximately 12 distributed across two subgenera: Euclidia and Gonospileia. The former subgenus Callistege is now included within Euclidia. Several species are notable for their day-flying and distinctive wing patterns, including Euclidia mi (Mother Shipton moth) and Euclidia glyphica (burnet companion).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euclidia: /juːˈklɪ.di.ə/

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont (USA). Individual such as Euclidia mi are widely distributed across Europe and north into Scandinavia, with highest abundance in southern England.

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