title: Apantesis yukona
text: # Apantesis yukona
  
  Apantesis yukona is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Schmidt in 2009. It is found in Yukon. The habitat consists of dry, rocky or eroding south-facing slopes.
  
  The length of the forewings is 15.3 mm. The pattern and colour of the forewings is similar to Apantesis nevadensis superba. The hindwings are yellowish-buff to pale orange. Adults have been recorded on wing from late June to early August.
  
  This species was formerly a member of the genus Grammia, but was moved to Apantesis along with the other species of the genera Grammia, Holarctia, and Notarctia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The species name refers to Yukon.
  
  