Apocrisias Explained

Apocrisias is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. Its single species, Apocrisias thaumasta, is found in the United States in southern Arizona and in Mexico.[1] Both the genus and species were first described by John G. Franclemont in 1966.[2] [3]

The wingspan is 49–56 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from July to August.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 930379.00 – 8219 – Apocrisias thaumasta – Franclemont, 1966 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . September 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Apocrisias Franclemont, 1966 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . September 9, 2019.
  3. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Apocrisias Franclemont, 1966 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . October 14, 2020.
  4. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . April 26, 2013 . Species Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219 . BugGuide . September 9, 2019.

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