Zegara zagraea
Encyclopedia
Zegara zagraea is a moth
of the Castniidae
family. It is found in Central
and northern South America
.
The larvae possibly feed on Aechmea magdalenae
.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Castniidae
Castniidae
Castniidae, or castniid moths, is a small family of moths with less than 200 species: The majority are Neotropical with some in Australia and a few in south-east Asia. These are medium-sized to very large moths, usually with drab, cryptically-marked forewings and brightly coloured hindwings. They...
family. It is found in Central
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and northern South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
.
The larvae possibly feed on Aechmea magdalenae
Aechmea magdalenae
Aechmea magdalenae is a species of the genus Aechmea. This species is native to Costa Rica, Mexico and Ecuador.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
.
Subspecies
- Zegara zagraea zagraea (Panama, Colombia)
- Zegara zagraea salvina (Westwood, 1877) (Panama, Costa Rica)