Acoloithus novaricus
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Acoloithus novaricus is a of forester in the Zygaenidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to the Procridinae, a group known for activity and often bright coloration. The species is documented from a limited number of observations, suggesting restricted distribution or cryptic habits. Like other zygaenids, it likely possesses chemical defenses derived from larval plant .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acoloithus novaricus: /əˈkɒloʊɪθəs noʊˈværɪkəs/
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Distribution
Documented from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona. The specific epithet "novaricus" references Novara, a historical name associated with the type locality region.
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Taxonomic note
The Acoloithus contains few described and is part of the diverse Procridinae, a whose species are often challenging to distinguish without examination of genitalia or molecular data. The limited iNaturalist observation count (14 records) indicates this species is infrequently encountered or underreported.