Androloma disparata

(H. Edwards, 1884)

Disparate Forester

Androloma disparata, commonly known as the Disparate Forester, is a sexually dimorphic in the Noctuidae. It occurs in Mexico and Texas. The larvae feed on plants in the Vitaceae family, including pepper vine (Ampelopsis arborea). The species is assigned Hodges number 9322.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Androloma disparata: //ˌæn.drəˈloʊ.mə dɪˈspɛər.ə.tə//

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Identification

Males can be identified by the combination of raised forewing bump with underlying white streak, creamy shoulder pads, and paired white wing spots. Distinguished from related Alypia by these specific markings and geographic range.

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Appearance

Sexually dimorphic. Males possess a raised bump on the forewings with a white streak underneath. Body primarily black with creamy shoulder pads. Two white spots present on each wing. Female not described in available sources.

Distribution

Mexico and Texas, USA.

Diet

Larvae feed on plants in the Vitaceae , specifically pepper vine (Ampelopsis arborea). diet unknown.

Host Associations

  • Ampelopsis arborea - larval commonly called pepper vine

Similar Taxa

  • Alypia octomaculataSimilar (formerly congeneric), distinguished by different wing pattern and distribution
  • Alypia ridingsiiSimilar (formerly congeneric), distinguished by different wing pattern and distribution

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Taxonomic History

Formerly placed in Alypia; now classified in Androloma based on morphological differences.

MONA/Hodges Number

9322

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