Gondysia consobrina
Guenée, 1852
Consobrina's Darkwing, Consobrina Darkwing Moth
Gondysia consobrina is a noctuid of the Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The was transferred from the Dysgonia to Gondysia based on morphological and molecular evidence. It occurs in the southeastern United States, where it produces multiple annually. The larval plant remains unknown.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gondysia consobrina: /ɡɒnˈdɪsiə kɒnˈsɒbrɪnə/
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Identification
Formerly classified under Dysgonia, this was reclassified to Gondysia based on morphological and molecular studies. It can be distinguished from related by genitalic and molecular markers. The species is recognized by Hodges number 8724 in North American classification systems.
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Distribution
Found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Louisiana. Specimens have been recorded from all southeastern states within this range except Alabama and Tennessee.
Seasonality
Multiple per year; active across extended periods during warmer months.
Similar Taxa
- Gondysia similisSimilar congeneric in the southeastern United States; distinguished by genitalic and subtle wing pattern differences
- Dysgonia spp.Formerly classified in this ; separated based on revised phylogenetic placement and morphological characters
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described as Ophiusa consobrina by Guenée in 1852, later transferred to Dysgonia, and finally to Gondysia following Sullivan's 2010 revision of Dysgonia sensu lato. The Gondysia was established to accommodate species previously misplaced in Dysgonia.