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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Condica albolabes: /ˈkɒn.dɪ.kə ælˈbɒl.ə.bɛs/

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Summary

Condica albolabes is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as owlet moths. It has a wingspan of about 32 mm and is characterized by its blackish fuscous forewings with notable white dots. It is recorded in various states including Arizona, California, and Texas.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan about 32 mm. Forewings are uniform glistening blackish fuscous with all lines obsolete except for the subterminal represented by a row of white dots. Seven white dots evident on the costa. A white spot in place of the reniform on the median vein. Fuscous fringes interrupted with dots alternating with the spots of the subterminal line. Hindwings are fuscous with soiled veins and paler bases; beneath are narrower terminal spaces on both wings gray. Forewings exhibit double lines, with the outer defined by contrast of color with the pale terminal space; no discal spot. Thorax is concolorous with primaries. The reniform above the white spot on forewings can faintly be perceived marked by detached black and white marks.

Identification Tips

Look for the white dots on the costa and the characteristic fuscous coloring of the wings. The absence of pronounced lines helps to distinguish it from similar species.

Habitat

Southern Oregon and northern California to Colorado and southwest to Arizona; also recorded in western and southern Texas.

Distribution

Found in North America north of Mexico, specifically in regions from southern Oregon and northern California through Colorado and down to Arizona, as well as western and southern Texas.

Tags

• moth
• Noctuidae
• Lepidoptera
• Condica albolabes
• entomology