Genus Horama

Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Works Cited

Texas Wasp Moth - Hodges #8287 - Horama panthalon

Moth paper wasp mimic I think this is Texas Wasp Moth Horama panthalon? - Horama panthalon

Unknown Flying insect on asters - Horama panthalon

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Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)

Superfamily Noctuoidea (Owlet Moths and kin)

Family Erebidae

Subfamily Arctiinae (Tiger and Lichen Moths)

Tribe Arctiini (Tiger Moths)

Subtribe Euchromiina

Genus Horama

Synonyms and other taxonomic changes

Horama Hübner, 1819

Explanation of Names

From Greek horama (that from horan, to see), meaning view or sight. Compare panorama. (Based on Internet searches.)

Numbers

Nearctica (1) lists two species: panthalon and plumipes.

Works Cited

1.	Nearctica: Nomina Insecta Nearctica

Contributed by tom murray on 9 December, 2005 - 8:48pm
Additional contributions by cotinis, Mike Quinn
Last updated 3 February, 2021 - 4:58pm

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