Givira anna
Dyar, 1898
Anna Carpenterworm Moth
Givira anna, commonly known as the Anna Carpenterworm , is a small moth in the Cossidae. It is found across the southeastern and central United States, with a wingspan of 25–36 mm. are active from March to August. The is one of relatively few North American Givira species with substantially white or pale coloration.
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Identification
Distinguished from most North American relatives in the Givira by its predominantly white or pale coloration with minimal dark markings. Similar pale include Givira delindae and a few others, but specific identification requires examination of morphological details. The small size (25–36 mm wingspan) and seasonal activity period (March–August) aid in identification.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 25–36 mm. Coloration is predominantly white or pale with few or no dark markings, distinguishing it from most related North American Givira which are typically dark-colored or have substantial dark smudges on the forewings.
Distribution
Southeastern and central United States. Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Seasonality
active from March to August.
Similar Taxa
- Givira delindaeSimilar pale/white coloration with minimal dark markings; one of only four substantially white North American Givira . G. delindae is to White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, and has a satiny white appearance.
- Other North American Givira speciesMost are dark-colored or have substantial dark smudges on forewings, making G. anna distinguishable by its pale coloration.
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Taxonomic Notes
described by Dyar in 1898. The Givira belongs to the Cossidae, commonly known as carpenter millers or carpenterworm moths.