Gabara subnivosella

Walker, 1866

wet sand savannah moth, snowy gabara

Gabara subnivosella is a small in the Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is commonly known as the wet sand savannah moth or snowy gabara. The has a wingspan of approximately 25 mm and is found in eastern North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gabara subnivosella: /ɡəˈbærə sʌbnɪvoʊˈsɛlə/

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Identification

Distinguished from similar Gabara by geographic range and preference. Hodges number 8522. Positive identification may require examination of genitalia or consultation with regional .

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Appearance

A small with a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Wet sand savannahs and associated sandy, moist environments. The reflects a specific association with wet sandy rather than general wetlands.

Distribution

Eastern North America from Manitoba south through the northeastern United States to Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York. Records also include Vermont.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Gabara speciesCongeneric may overlap in range and require careful examination for separation; G. subnivosella is distinguished by its specific wet sand savannah preference.

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Nomenclature

The has two widely used : 'wet sand savannah ' (emphasizing ) and 'snowy gabara' (emphasizing appearance or a different common name tradition). Hodges number 8522.

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