Bagisara praecelsa
Ferguson, 1997
Rapid Mallow Moth
Bagisara praecelsa is a noctuid described by Ferguson in 1997. It is known from southern North America, specifically Texas and northern Mexico. The has a wingspan of approximately 30 mm and is commonly referred to as the Rapid Mallow Moth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bagisara praecelsa: /bæˈɡɪsɑrə prɪˈsɛlsə/
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Identification
The Bagisara contains that are generally similar in appearance. B. praecelsa can be distinguished from other Bagisara species by its geographic restriction to Texas and northern Mexico. Within its range, it may be separated from the related B. buxea by distribution and potentially subtle wing pattern differences, though specific diagnostic characters are not well documented.
Appearance
Wingspan approximately 30 mm. Specific wing pattern and coloration details not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southern North America: Texas (United States) and northern Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Bagisara buxeaRelated congeneric in the same , but B. buxea has been recorded from California (Davis area) whereas B. praecelsa is restricted to Texas and northern Mexico.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Alexander Douglas Campbell Ferguson in 1997 as part of a review of New World Bagisarinae.