Perigea xanthioides
Guenée, 1852
Red Groundling Moth, Pied Groundling Moth
Perigea xanthioides is a noctuid with a broad distribution spanning from Canada through the Americas to Brazil, with records also from Jamaica. are small with a wingspan of approximately 29 mm. Larvae feed on plants in the Vernonia and Eutrochium. The was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The wingspan of approximately 29 mm is a documented measurement. Distinctive features separating this from are not described in available sources.
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Appearance
have a wingspan of approximately 29 mm. The specific coloration pattern implied by "Red Groundling" and "Pied Groundling" has not been verified in available sources.
Distribution
Documented from Canada southward through the United States to Brazil, with island records from Jamaica. North American distribution confirmed by GBIF presence records.
Diet
Larvae feed on Vernonia and Eutrochium .
Host Associations
- Vernonia - larval food plant of flowering plants in the Asteraceae
- Eutrochium - larval food plant of flowering plants in the Asteraceae , formerly included in Eupatorium
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Classified in Condicinae according to Catalogue of Life.
Observation frequency
Over 1,200 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-observed within its range.