About Horama panthalon Fabricius, 1793
Horama panthalon, commonly known as the Texas wasp moth, is a moth species that belongs to the subfamily Arctiinae. This species was first formally described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. Its range covers South America, Central America, Mexico, the Antilles, and the southern region of the United States. The wingspan of adult Texas wasp moths measures 32–34 mm (1.3–1.3 inches). Adults of this species can be seen in flight throughout the entire year. Horama panthalon individuals mimic the appearance of paper wasps from the genus Polistes.
