Ianius mosca
Dyar, 1910
Ianius mosca is a in the Erebidae, Calpinae. The species was described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1910, originally placed in the Melipotis. It occurs in Mexico and the southern United States, with confirmed records from Texas. The specific epithet 'mosca' (Spanish for 'fly') likely reflects an early misidentification or superficial resemblance to a true fly (Diptera).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ianius mosca: /ˈja.ni.us ˈmɔs.ka/
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Distribution
Mexico and the southern United States (Texas). Distribution records indicate presence in North America.
Misconceptions
The specific epithet 'mosca' (meaning 'fly' in Spanish/Portuguese) is misleading, as this is a (Lepidoptera), not a true fly (Diptera). The name likely originated from a superficial resemblance to flies or an early misidentification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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