Hodges#9690
Condica videns
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Noctuidae
- Subfamily: Condicinae
- Tribe: Condicini
- Genus: Condica
- Species: videns
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Condica videns: /ˈkɒn.dɪ.kə ˈviː.dɛnz/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images






Summary
Condica videns, known as the white-dotted groundling moth, belongs to the family Noctuidae and is identifiable by its forewing coloration and characteristics. It is distributed across various parts of North America and primarily feeds on composite flowers during its larval stage.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan approximately 28 mm; forewings yellowish to reddish-brown with a dark brownish to blackish shade centered on a black line, a white dot indicating the reniform spot, and shiny surface.
Identification Tips
Look for the distinctive white dot in the reniform spot and the dark lines in the subterminal area.
Habitat
Found in areas where composite flowers bloom such as gardens, fields, and meadows.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas to Florida, north to Quebec and west to Alberta.
Diet
Larvae feed on the blooms of asters, goldenrod, and other composite flowers.
Life Cycle
At least two generations per year, with adults on wing from April to September.
Ecosystem Role
Pollinators as adults, and larvae play a role in flower population dynamics.
Similar Taxa
- Condica subspecies
- Leucania species
- Nonagria species
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Noctuidae
- Moths
- Condica videns
- Insect Conservation