Gabara gigantea

Smith, 1905

Gabara gigantea is a of in the Erebidae, Calpinae. The species was described by Smith in 1905, originally placed in the Eucalyptra. It is known from North America, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented. The Hodges number for this species is 8519.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gabara gigantea: /ɡəˈbɑːrə dʒaɪˈɡæn.tiə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution records are sparse, with only 3 observations documented in iNaturalist as of the source date.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Eucalyptra gigantea by Smith in 1905, later transferred to the Gabara. The epithet 'gigantea' suggests relatively large size within the genus, though no comparative measurements are documented in available sources.

Catalogue Reference

The is catalogued in the North American Photographers Group (MPG) with Hodges number 8519, indicating its inclusion in standard North American lepidopteran inventories.