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Condica charada

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Condicinae
Tribe: Condicini
Genus: Condica
Species: charada

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Condica charada: //ˈkɒn.dɪ.kə kəˈrɑː.də//

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Images

Condica charada by David Bygott. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Condica charada is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, known for its medium gray forewings and distinct reniform spot. It resides in the southern and central parts of Texas and Arizona, and is active from spring to autumn.

Physical Characteristics

Forewing length 17-18 mm; uniform medium gray forewing with obscure maculation; lighter PM line with dark gray and white dots on outer side; series of gray lunules on inner side; lighter ST line; reniform spot with dark lunule and lighter ring; small white spot at lower end of reniform; orbicular spot usually obscure but may be a small circle vaguely outlined in dull white; claviform spot absent.

Identification Tips

Look for the medium gray forewing and the characteristic dark lunule of the reniform spot.

Distribution

Southern and central Texas west to Mohave County in Arizona.

Life Cycle

Active from April to November.