Pygarctia pterygostigma explained

Pygarctia pterygostigma is a moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1909. It is found in Mexico,^[1] and in the United States, in New Mexico and southern Texas.^[2]

The wingspan is about 28 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.^[3]

References

• Arctiidae genus list at Butterflies and Moths of the World of the Natural History Museum

Notes and References

1. Web site: Markku . Savela . Pygarctia Grote, 1871 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 18, 2017.
2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8250.1 Moth Photographers Group
3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/773533 Bug Guide