Magusa orbifera
(Walker, 1857)
Orbed Narrow-wing Moth, Orbed Narrow-wing
Magusa orbifera is a noctuid with a wingspan of approximately 34 mm. It occurs from southern Florida through the Florida Keys to the Caribbean. are active year-round. The was long confused with Magusa divaricata, which was recently reinstated as a valid species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Magusa orbifera: /məˈɡjuːsə ɔrˈbɪfərə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the similar Magusa divaricata by subtle morphological differences that led to the latter's recent reinstatement as a valid ; the two were formerly treated as synonyms. The "Orbed Narrow-wing" has been applied to both species, creating potential confusion.
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Appearance
Small noctuid with wingspan approximately 34 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Found in subtropical and tropical environments of southern Florida, the Florida Keys, and Caribbean islands. Specific microhabitat preferences not documented.
Distribution
Southern Florida, Florida Keys, and Caribbean islands.
Seasonality
active throughout the year.
Diet
Larvae feed on Krugiodendron ferreum and Karwinskia humboldtiana.
Host Associations
- Krugiodendron ferreum - larval plant
- Karwinskia humboldtiana - larval plant
Similar Taxa
- Magusa divaricataFormerly treated as a synonym; recently reinstated as valid . Shares the "Orbed Narrow-wing" and similar .
Misconceptions
The "Orbed Narrow-wing" has been applied to both Magusa orbifera and Magusa divaricata, potentially causing confusion between the two .
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Taxonomic history
Magusa divaricata was previously synonymized with Magusa orbifera but was recently reinstated as a distinct valid based on morphological differences.