Cobubatha metaspilaris
Walker, 1863
Cobubatha metaspilaris is a small noctuid described by Francis Walker in 1863. It occurs in the southern United States from Florida to Texas, as well as in the British Virgin Islands and Cuba. The has a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. It belongs to the Eustrotiinae within the Noctuidae.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The small wingspan of approximately 14 mm distinguishes this from larger noctuids. Within its range, it may be separated from congeneric species by genitalic examination, though specific diagnostic features for field identification are not documented in available sources.
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Appearance
Small with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. Detailed external is not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southern United States from Florida to Texas; British Virgin Islands; Cuba.
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in Eustrotiinae of Noctuidae per Catalogue of Life classification.