Metallata Explained

Metallata is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Heinrich Benno Möschler in 1890.^{[1] [2]}

Species

• Metallata absumens (Walker, 1862)  - variable metallata moth  - eastern US to Brazil, Antilles, Venezuela, Galápagos Islands
• Metallata antias (Druce, 1891) Panama
• Metallata anyte (Druce, 1891) Panama
• Metallata arbuscula (Druce, 1891) Panama
• Metallata blandita (Schaus, 1912) Costa Rica
• Metallata distincta (Schaus, 1901) Brazil (Paraná)
• Metallata glycera (Schaus, 1914) French Guiana
• Metallata grynia (Dognin, 1912) Colombia, Bolivia
• Metallata irrorata (Schaus, 1921) Costa Rica
• Metallata moniliaris (Guenée, 1852)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Metallata Möschler, 1890 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . January 26, 2020.
2. Web site: Savela . Markku . June 7, 2019 . Metallata Möschler, 1890 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 26, 2020.