Givira mucidus
Hy. Edwards, 1882
Givira mucidus is a in the Cossidae (carpenter millers), found in southwestern North America. It is one of relatively few in its with predominantly white wings and minimal dark markings. The species was described by Henry Edwards in 1882. It has been documented from California eastward to southeastern New Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Givira mucidus: /ɡɪˈvɪrə ˈmjuːsɪdəs/
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Identification
Among North American Givira , Givira mucidus is distinguished by its substantially white wings with few or no dark markings. Most are either dark-colored or have substantial dark smudges on the forewings. Only four North American Givira species, including this one, exhibit this predominantly white phenotype.
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Distribution
Recorded from California east to southeastern New Mexico in southwestern North America.
Similar Taxa
- Givira delindaeAlso a predominantly white-winged Givira from the same region (White Sands National Monument, New Mexico), distinguished by being described later (2017) and having a satiny wing appearance; G. mucidus was described in 1882 and has a broader geographic range
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Nomenclatural note
The epithet 'mucidus' is treated as a noun in apposition and does not change gender to match the feminine name Givira; the original combination used this spelling and it remains valid.