Drasteria stretchii
Behr, 1870
Drasteria stretchii is a in the Erebidae, originally described from western North America by Behr in 1870. The occurs in dry, rocky canyon at low to middle elevations across the western United States. Like other members of the Drasteria, it is an owlet moth ( Erebinae) with cryptic forewings and typically brighter, concealed hindwings used in startle defense.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drasteria stretchii: /dræˈstɛriə ˈstrɛtʃi.aɪ/
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Habitat
Dry, rocky canyons at low to middle elevations.
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from northern Nevada, California, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington.
Similar Taxa
- Drasteria mirificaShares the same and similar startle defense with concealed bright hindwings, but differs in distribution and specific wing pattern elements.
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Original Description
First described as Syneda stretchii by Behr in 1870, later transferred to Drasteria.