Cobubatha lixiva
Grote, 1882
Dark-banded Cobubatha Moth
Cobubatha lixiva, commonly known as the Dark-banded Cobubatha , is a noctuid moth described by Grote in 1882. It belongs to the Eustrotiinae, a group of relatively small owlet moths. The species has been documented across North America with over 1,500 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded. Like many noctuids, are and attracted to light.
Pronunciation
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Identification
May be distinguished from other Cobubatha by the dark banding pattern referenced in its . Specific diagnostic features for separating C. lixiva from such as C. orthozona require examination of wing pattern details and possibly genitalia.
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Distribution
North America. Present across the continent based on GBIF and iNaturalist records.
Behavior
are and attracted to light, as has been observed in numerous iNaturalist records.
Similar Taxa
- Cobubatha orthozonaSimilar congeneric in the same ; requires careful examination of wing pattern to distinguish