Gabara distema
Grote, 1880
Gabara distema is a in the Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1880. It is to North America with documented in Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, and Florida. The species was originally described under the basionym Cilla distema. Larval plant associations remain uncertain but have been suggested to include wiregrass.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gabara distema: /ɡəˈbɑːrə dɪˈstɛmə/
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Distribution
to North America. Documented from Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, and Florida. GBIF records confirm presence in North America.
Diet
Larvae probably feed on wiregrass (source: Wikipedia, qualified as probable). feeding habits unknown.
Host Associations
- wiregrass - probable larval Feeding association is probable, not confirmed
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cilla distema Grote, 1880, later transferred to Gabara.