Euceratia castella

Walsingham, 1881

Euceratia castella is a of in the Ypsolophidae, described by Walsingham in 1881. It is one of few species in the small Euceratia, which belongs to a family of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as ypsolophid moths. The family Ypsolophidae is characterized by distinctive and often striking resting postures. Species in this genus are found in North America, with E. castella occurring in the western United States and adjacent regions.

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How to pronounce Euceratia castella: /juːsəˈreɪʃə kæsˈtɛlə/

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Distribution

Western United States and adjacent regions of North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Euceratia securellaAnother in the same , distinguished by differences in pattern and .

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