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Cissusa mucronata

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Erebinae
Tribe: Melipotini
Genus: Cissusa
Species: mucronata

Pronunciation

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

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Summary

Cissusa mucronata is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, characterized by its distinctive wing patterns and found primarily in the southwestern United States.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan of 33–35 mm; forewings are brownish grey, sprinkled with pale points; hindwings are whitish with soiled veins and vague brownish borders.

Identification Tips

Look for the strong tooth of the forewing postmedial line near the costa, which is a distinctive feature of Cissusa mucronata.

Habitat

Recorded from Arizona and Texas; specific habitat preferences not detailed.

Distribution

North America, particularly from Arizona west to Texas.

Life Cycle

Adults are on wing from March to September.