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Condica temecula

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Condica temecula: /ˈkɒndɪkə təˈmɛkjʊlə/

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Summary

Condica temecula is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by William Barnes in 1905, characterized by its glossy dark red-brown forewings and modest wingspan of 28 mm. The species is primarily found across parts of southern Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas, and extends into Mexico.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan about 28 mm; forewing is uniform dark red-brown and appears somewhat glossy.

Identification Tips

Compare with Condica discistriga.

Habitat

Western Texas, southern New Mexico, and southern Arizona, extending into Mexico to Mexico City.

Distribution

Found in North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Life Cycle

Adults fly from May through August.

Similar Taxa

Condica discistriga