Palpidia pallidior

Dyar, 1898

Pale Palpidia

Palpidia pallidior, commonly known as Pale Palpidia, is a small in the Erebidae. are characterized by their mottled brown forewings and contrasting white hindwings, which are concealed at rest. The occurs in Florida and Cuba.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Palpidia pallidior: /pælˈpɪdiə pælˈlɪdiɔr/

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Identification

Distinguished from similar by the combination of mottled brown forewings and concealed white hindwings. The stout body and approximately 35 mm wingspan are consistent features. Geographic location in Florida or Cuba supports identification.

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Appearance

have mottled brown forewings and white hindwings. The body is stout. Wingspan is approximately 35 mm. The white hindwings are hidden when the is at rest.

Distribution

Florida, United States; Cuba

Behavior

are probably , based on the of related noctuoid .

Human Relevance

Not known as an agricultural pest.

Similar Taxa

  • Palpidia speciesOther in the Palpidia share the concealed hindwing pattern; specific identification requires examination of wing pattern details and geographic range.

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