Cucullia mcdunnoughi
Henne, 1940
Cucullia mcdunnoughi is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, Cuculliinae. Described by Henne in 1940, it is distributed across North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10208. As a member of the Cucullia, it belongs to a group of whose larvae typically feed on the flowers and seed of Asteraceae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cucullia mcdunnoughi: /kuːˈkʌliə məkˈdʌnəʊiː/
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Identification
Members of the Cucullia can be distinguished from other Noctuidae by their distinctive resting posture, with wings held tent-like over the body and the often curved upward. The forewings are typically narrow and elongated. Specific identification of C. mcdunnoughi requires examination of genitalia or comparison with closely related such as C. asteroides and C. intermedia, with which it may be confused. are generally grayish-brown with variable darker markings.
Distribution
North America. Specific regional records within this broad range are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Cucullia asteroidesSimilar grayish-brown coloration and Asteraceae-feeding habits; distinguished by subtle differences in wing pattern and genitalia
- Cucullia intermediaOverlapping distribution and similar ; requires careful examination for separation