description Calleta silkmoth Overview
The calleta silkmoth, Eupackardia calleta, is a large moth in the family Saturniidae and the only species placed in the genus Eupackardia. John Obadiah Westwood described the species in 1853. Its range extends from the southwestern United States through Mexico and into parts of Central America, including Guatemala. Adults have broad patterned wings, while the conspicuous caterpillars feed on several woody plants before forming a silk cocoon.
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What is the scientific name of the calleta silkmoth?
The calleta silkmoth is Eupackardia calleta, a large moth in the family Saturniidae. Eupackardia is a one-species genus, making E. calleta its only member.
Where does the calleta silkmoth live?
Its range extends from the southwestern United States through Mexico and into parts of Central America. It is associated with warm, dry habitats where its larval food plants grow.
Who described the calleta silkmoth?
John Obadiah Westwood described the species in 1853. The name Eupackardia calleta is therefore tied to nineteenth-century taxonomic work.
Is the calleta silkmoth related to other giant silkmoths?
Yes, it belongs to Saturniidae, the family that includes many large silkmoths. Its genus is separate from better-known genera such as Actias, Antheraea, and Saturnia.
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