About Ectypia clio Packard, 1864
Ectypia clio, commonly called the Clio moth or Clio tiger moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. It was first described by Packard in 1864. This moth is found in California, as well as across areas ranging from southwestern to western Nebraska and Texas. It can also be found in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. Its preferred habitat is lowland regions, where it occurs along creeks and rivers, and in both agricultural and urban areas. The forewings of adult Ectypia clio measure 15–20 mm in length. Adults are active in flight from late spring through early August. The larvae of this species feed on plants of the Asclepias genus. Larvae are black in color and covered in hairs.
