Renia rigida
Smith, 1905
litter moth
Renia rigida is a of litter in the Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the Herminiinae, a group commonly associated with leaf litter . The species has been documented in scattered localities across western and midwestern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Renia rigida: /ˈɹiː.ni.ə ˈɹɪ.dʒɪ.də/
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Habitat
Associated with leaf litter environments, as indicated by its 'litter '. Specific microhabitat preferences within this general category have not been documented.
Distribution
Recorded from North America, with confirmed occurrences in Iowa, Utah, and Arizona. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America broadly.
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in Herminiinae (formerly treated as Herminiidae or subfamily of ), a group of whose typically feed on decaying matter and leaf litter.
Nomenclatural history
Authored by Smith in 1905; the specific epithet 'rigida' (Latin for 'stiff' or 'rigid') may refer to some aspect of structure or body form, though the original description has not been consulted.