Polygrammate cadburyi
Cadbury's Mystique
Polygrammate cadburyi is a noctuid known from eastern North America. display distinctive wing patterns that facilitate identification. The is named in honor of entomologist Cadbury. It remains poorly studied, with limited published information on its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polygrammate cadburyi: //ˌpɒlɪˈɡræməti ˈkædbəri//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Polygrammate by the specific arrangement of forewing lines and shading; P. hebraeicum has more contrasting dark and light areas. Examination of genitalia may be required for definitive identification.
Appearance
have forewings with intricate, wavy transverse lines and a mottled gray-brown ground color. The hindwings are paler with reduced patterning. Wingspan approximately 25-30 mm.
Habitat
Deciduous forests and wooded areas.
Distribution
Eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Seasonality
have been recorded from April through September, with peak activity in late spring and summer.
Behavior
are and attracted to light. Larval is undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Polygrammate hebraeicumOverlapping range and similar wing pattern; distinguished by more contrasting dark markings and different line arrangement.
More Details
Etymology
The specific epithet cadburyi honors Cadbury, an entomologist associated with early collections of this .