Marimatha piscimala
Ferris & Lafontaine, 2010
Brown-lined Lemon Moth
Marimatha piscimala is a small noctuid described in 2010. It occurs from the southwestern United States through Central America to Panama. are active from spring through fall, with multiple per year. The is one of several Marimatha moths characterized by yellowish coloration with dark markings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Marimatha piscimala: //ˌmærɪˈmæθə ˌpɪsɪˈmɑːlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from related Marimatha by specific wing pattern and genitalic characters described in the original description. The specific epithet 'piscimala' refers to fish--like markings. Similar to other 'lemon ' species in the but requires dissection or detailed wing pattern analysis for reliable identification.
Distribution
South-eastern Texas to Arizona, southward through Mexico to Panama.
Seasonality
on wing from mid-April to mid-October; multivoltine with several per year.
Behavior
; attracted to light.
Similar Taxa
- Marimatha nigrofimbriaAlso a 'lemon ' with yellowish coloration and dark markings; occurs in overlapping range in southwestern US
- Marimatha quadrata with similar size and general appearance; requires genitalic examination to distinguish