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Condica mersa

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Condica mersa: /ˈkɒn.dɪ.kə ˈmɜːr.sə/

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Summary

Condica mersa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, identifiable by its unique wing coloration and pattern. It is found in specific habitats and has been observed in several western U.S. states.

Physical Characteristics

Streaky dark brown-gray forewing with pale filling of the lower reniform spot.

Identification Tips

Look for the characteristic coloration of the forewing and the specific pale filling in the reniform spot.

Habitat

Moderately common on dry, open sagebrush steppe and in juniper woodlands at low to middle elevations east of the Cascades.

Distribution

Records from California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon.

Diet

Unknown, but rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) is suspected based upon closely related species.

Conservation Status

This species is apparently quite rare in collections.