Proxenus mindara
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Rough-skinned Cutworm Moth
Proxenus mindara, known as the rough-skinned , is a described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to the or dart group within the . The species is found in North America and has been documented at blacklighting events in California. Its MONA or Hodges number is 9648.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proxenus mindara: /prɒkˈseɪnəs mɪnˈdɑːrə/
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Identification
The can be identified by its MONA/Hodges number 9648. Field identification to species level within the Proxenus requires examination of morphological details not described in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Documented observations include California, specifically at the UC Davis Arboretum during blacklighting events.
Seasonality
have been observed in July and August during Night events at the Bohart Museum of Entomology.
Behavior
are attracted to ultraviolet light and have been collected at blacklighting stations. Activity is .
Similar Taxa
- Other Proxenus speciesCongeneric require detailed morphological examination for differentiation; the specific epithet 'mindara' distinguishes this .
More Details
Taxonomic identifier
The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9648, a standardized numbering system for North American .
Type description
First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913.