Protorthodes melanopis
(Hampson, 1905)
Protorthodes melanopis is a noctuid found across the southern United States and northern Mexico. are small with forewings measuring 11–14 mm. The exhibits distinct in hindwing coloration: males have white translucent hindwings while females have fuscous hindwings. Adults fly in two from late February to early May and from mid-August to late September.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Protorthodes melanopis: /prowˈtɔːrθoʊˌdiːz mɛləˈnɒpɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Protorthodes by the combination of pale grey-brown forewings with strongly contrasting dark spots and the pronounced in hindwing coloration. The white translucent hindwings of males are particularly distinctive.
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Distribution
Southern United States from western Texas to southern California; north to southern Utah; south to northern Mexico
Seasonality
: late February to early May, and mid-August to late September
Similar Taxa
- Other Protorthodes speciesShare general wing pattern and body form; distinguished by specific hindwing and spot contrast
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Trichopolia melanopis by Hampson in 1905; later transferred to Protorthodes