Isogona snowi

Smith, 1908

Snow's owlet, Snow's Owlet Moth

Isogona snowi, commonly known as Snow's owlet, is a small in the Erebidae. The was described by John B. Smith in 1908. It occurs in southern Texas and Mexico, where are active year-round. The feed on Celtis pallida, a species of hackberry.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Isogona snowi: /ˌaɪsəˈɡoʊnə ˈsnoʊ.i/

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Identification

Wingspan measures 20–25 mm. Specific diagnostic characters distinguishing this from other Isogona species are not documented in available sources.

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Habitat

Associated with supporting its larval Celtis pallida.

Distribution

Southern Texas (United States) and Mexico.

Seasonality

are on year round; no seasonal restriction has been documented.

Diet

feed on Celtis pallida (pallid hackberry). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Celtis pallida - larval primary known

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