Resapamea innota
Smith, 1908
Resapamea innota is a noctuid restricted to the interior Pacific Northwest and northern California. It inhabits wet meadows at low to middle elevations and exhibits two distinct color morphs. are active during a brief summer period.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Resapamea innota: //ˌrɛsəˈpiːmiə ɪˈnoʊtə//
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Identification
Forewing length 14–17 mm. Two distinct forms occur: one with red-brown forewings bearing a pale spot, and another with gray and light tan forewings featuring lighter spots and a more complex pattern.
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Habitat
Wet meadows at low or middle elevations.
Distribution
Eastern Washington and Oregon, central and southern Idaho, and northern and eastern California.
Seasonality
on wing from mid June to July.
Similar Taxa
- Resapamea speciesOther Resapamea share similar size and general Noctuinae ; distinguished by the specific color and geographic restriction of R. innota.
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Larval biology
Larvae have been inferred to bore into stems and roots of herbaceous vegetation, though this has not been confirmed through direct observation.