Gabara obscura
Grote, 1883
Gabara obscura is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The species is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8518. It belongs to the Calpinae, a group of commonly known as underwing or related owlet moths. Available information on this species is limited to basic taxonomic and distributional records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gabara obscura: /ɡəˈbɛərə ɒbˈskjʊərə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Scolecocampa obscura by Grote in 1883, later transferred to Gabara. The epithet 'obscura' (Latin for dark or obscure) is shared with several unrelated insects, including the Opeia obscura and the jewel beetle Dicerca obscura, which can cause confusion in literature searches.
Cataloging Information
The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 8518 is used for standardized reference in North American lepidopteran databases and checklists.