Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Spragueia leo (Guenée, 1852)
Agrophila leo Guenée, 1852
* phylogenetic sequence #931387
Explanation of Names
Specific epithet leo is Greek meaning "lion."
Numbers
There are 12 named species of
Spragueia in America north of Mexico.
(1)Identification
Adult - bright forewing pattern of orange, yellow, and black. Long black median dash that widens toward the apex. Dash may not be solid.
(2)Range
Southeast Massachusetts, south to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas
(2)
Season
Most records of adults are from April-September.
(3),
(2)See Also
Spragueia dama
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Spragueia magnifica, a western species.
Print References
Covell, p. 150 & plate 30 #12
(2)
Guenée, A. 1852. Histoire naturelle des insectes; spécies général des lépidoptères 6, Noctuélites 2:
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