Toxonprucha

Möschler, 1890

cruel toxonprucha moth, spotted toxonprucha moth, bird toxonprucha

Species Guides

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Toxonprucha is a of in the Erebidae, Erebinae, containing approximately 13 described . The genus was established by Heinrich Benno Möschler in 1890. Species are distributed across the southwestern United States (primarily Arizona), Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Several species have received , including the 'cruel toxonprucha moth' (T. crudelis), 'spotted toxonprucha moth' (T. pardalis), and 'bird toxonprucha' (T. volucris).

Toxonprucha crudelis by (c) Sue Carnahan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sue Carnahan. Used under a CC-BY license.Toxonprucha excavata by (c) John Rosford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Rosford. Used under a CC-BY license.Toxonprucha excavata by (c) John Rosford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Rosford. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Toxonprucha: //ˌtɒksɒnˈpruːkə//

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Identification

within Toxonprucha are distinguished from related erebid by genitalic characters and wing pattern elements; specific diagnostic features vary by species. The requires technical examination for reliable identification to species level.

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Habitat

occur in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States, tropical dry forests, and subtropical scrub in Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean islands.

Distribution

Arizona (USA), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela, Brazil, Dominican Republic, and Antilles.

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