Cissusa mucronata

Grote, 1883

Cissusa mucronata is a in the Erebidae, Calpinae. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. are active from early spring through late summer. The was originally described by Grote in 1883 under the name Synenoida mucronata.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cissusa mucronata: //sɪˈsuːsə ˌmjuːkrəˈnɑːtə//

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Identification

The combination of brownish grey forewings with pale speckling and whitish hindwings with vague brownish borders distinguishes this from similar erebid in the region. The moderate wingspan (33–35 mm) and southwestern U.S. distribution further aid identification.

Appearance

Wingspan 33–35 mm. Forewings brownish grey with scattered pale points. Hindwings whitish with soiled and vague brownish borders.

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona and Texas in the southwestern United States. GBIF confirms presence in North America.

Seasonality

active from March to September, indicating a multi-month period spanning spring through late summer.

More Details

Taxonomic history

Originally described as Synenoida mucronata by Grote in 1883, later transferred to Cissusa.

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