Mocis cubana

Hampson, 1913

Mocis cubana is a in the Erebidae, Erebinae. It was described by Hampson in 1913 and is to Cuba, with a later record from the Florida Keys reported by Heppner in 2003. The has a wingspan of approximately 37 mm.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mocis cubana: /ˈmoʊ.sɪs kjuːˈbɑː.nə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Mocis by geographic origin (Cuba) and potentially subtle wing pattern differences, though specific diagnostic features are not detailed in available literature. The Florida Keys represents a recent range extension from the Cuban population.

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Appearance

Wingspan approximately 37 mm. As a member of the Mocis, it likely exhibits the typical forewing pattern of dark brown or grayish ground color with various transverse lines and spots, though specific markings for this are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

to Cuba; recorded from the Florida Keys, United States, since 2003.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Mocis speciesMembers of the Mocis share similar overall and wing patterns; M. cubana is distinguished primarily by its Cuban distribution and the 2003 Florida Keys record.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Hampson in 1913. The Florida Keys record reported by John B. Heppner in 2003 represents the first documentation of this Cuban in the United States.

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