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Condica discistriga

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Condica discistriga: /ˈkɒn.dɪ.kə dɪˈsɪs.trɪ.ɡə/

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Summary

Condica discistriga is a nocturnal moth species in the family Noctuidae (owlet moths) found across North America, with a wingspan of 30-35 mm and distinctive coloration.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan 30-35 mm. Adult forewing is dull yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with diffuse gray shading giving a streaked appearance; includes a faint, scalloped PM line with dark dots at the points. The reniform spot is represented by a small indistinct white bar. The fringe is checkered, mostly black with some white scales. The hindwing is dirty white in males and pale brownish in females with a thin dark terminal line and white fringe. Antennae are simple in both sexes.

Identification Tips

Look for the dull yellowish-brown to reddish-brown forewings with a distinctive streaked appearance and the checkered fringe; the hindwings differ in color between males and females.

Habitat

Found in dry open areas and sagebrush grasslands.

Distribution

From California to British Columbia, east to Saskatchewan, Colorado, and Arizona.