Apamea cogitata
Smith, 1891
Thoughtful Apamea
Apamea cogitata is a noctuid native to North America. It was formerly treated as a of Apamea dubitans but is now recognized as a distinct . have a wingspan of approximately 40 mm and are active from June to September. The species has one per year.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apamea cogitata: /əˈpeɪmiə kɒˈdʒɪtətə/
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Identification
Difficult to distinguish from other Apamea due to individual variation and overlapping morphological traits with . Formerly confused with Apamea dubitans, from which it was elevated to species status. Specific diagnostic characters not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Native to North America. Found across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. In the United States, occurs in the western states to California.
Seasonality
active from June to September, with timing varying by location. One per year.
Life Cycle
(one per year).
Behavior
; attracted to light.
Similar Taxa
- Apamea dubitansFormerly treated as a ; now recognized as distinct based on taxonomic revision.
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Taxonomic History
Elevated from of Apamea dubitans to full status. Original description by Smith in 1891 as Xylophasia cogitata.