Isogona scindens
Walker, 1858
Isogona scindens is a in the Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1858. It has a broad Neotropical distribution spanning from the southern United States through Central America to Paraguay, with established on multiple Caribbean islands. The is relatively well-documented, with over 800 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isogona scindens: /ˈaɪ.səˌɡoʊ.nə ˈsɪn.dɛnz/
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Distribution
Southern United States (including Texas, Florida, and Gulf Coast states) south through Mexico and Central America to Paraguay. Caribbean islands: Saint Kitts, Antigua, Grenada, Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola, and Saint Croix.
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Ophiusa scindens by Walker in 1858, later transferred to the Isogona.