Enaemia atrolinea

Enaemia atrolinea is a in the Lacturidae, known from the southwestern United States. It has been documented in New Mexico, where it occurs in riparian and mixed conifer forest . The species is characterized by orange coloration and is active during late summer.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Enaemia atrolinea: /ɛˈniːmiə ˌætroʊˈlɪniə/

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Habitat

Riparian zones with cottonwood and other vegetation; mixed conifer forest with oaks at elevations around 7,000 feet.

Distribution

Southwestern United States; documented in Grant County, New Mexico.

Seasonality

Late summer; observed in August.

Similar Taxa

Chrysoecia atrolineaHistorical confusion or synonymy; the source text mentions 'Chrysoecia atrolinea' as an 'orange owlet moth' found in the same region, which may represent the same under a former name or a closely related .

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Taxonomic note

The Enaemia was formerly placed in the (tiger moths) or treated as part of related erebid lineages. It is now classified in Lacturidae, a family of small to medium-sized sometimes called 'tropical burnet moths,' though this occurs in temperate North America. The source text uses the name 'Chrysoecia atrolinea,' which may reflect an outdated classification.