Eulepidotis electa
Dyar, 1914
Eulepidotis electa is a in the Erebidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. It is native to the Neotropical region, with confirmed records from Rica and Panama. The species has recently been documented in Arizona, representing a northward range extension into the United States. It belongs to the Calpinae, a group of moths often associated with fruit-feeding habits, though specific for this species remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eulepidotis electa: //juːˈlɛpɪˌdoʊtɪs ɪˈlɛktə//
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Distribution
Native to the Neotropics; confirmed from Rica and Panama. Recently recorded in Arizona, USA, suggesting potential range expansion or previously overlooked occurrence in the southwestern United States.
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Taxonomic note
The placement in Calpinae follows the Catalogue of Life classification. Members of this subfamily are frequently referred to as 'fruit-piercing moths' due to the feeding habits of some , though this has not been confirmed for E. electa specifically.