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Pyromorpha latercula
Pyromorpha latercula is a species of forester moth in the family Zygaenidae. It belongs to a Müllerian mimicry complex involving net-winged beetles (family Lycidae), particularly species with black-and-orange warning coloration. Like other members of its genus, this species produces hydrogen cyanide as a defensive compound across all life stages. The species has been documented in limited observations, with 11 records on iNaturalist as of the source date.