Caradrina atrostriga

Barnes & McDunnough, 1912

Caradrina atrostriga is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9659. It is one of approximately 13 species in the Caradrina recorded in North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caradrina atrostriga: //kæˈrædɹɪnə ætrəˈstrɪɡə//

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Identification

The specific epithet 'atrostriga' (Latin: 'dark streak') may refer to a dark longitudinal streak on the forewing, a common diagnostic feature in Caradrina . Positive identification requires examination of genitalia or comparison with closely related species such as Caradrina morpheus and Caradrina multifera. The species can be distinguished from C. morpheus by subtle differences in wing pattern and male genitalia structure.

Distribution

Recorded from North America. Specific state or provincial records are sparse; iNaturalist observations suggest occurrence in the western United States.

Life Cycle

As with other Noctuidae, development presumably includes , larva (), pupa, and stages. Larvae likely feed on herbaceous vegetation.

Similar Taxa

Caradrina morpheusSimilar forewing pattern and size; distinguished by genitalia and subtle wing markings
Caradrina multiferaOverlapping range and ; requires dissection or detailed wing pattern analysis for separation

More Details

Nomenclature

The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9659 provides a standardized reference for this in North American lepidopteran databases.

Taxonomic history

Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, prominent early 20th-century American lepidopterists who described numerous North American .