Copablepharon grandis
Strecker, 1878
pale yellow dune moth
Copablepharon grandis, the pale yellow dune , is a noctuid moth described by Strecker in 1878. It is distributed across western and central North America, inhabiting dune . are active in mid-summer with a single . The species is closely associated with sandy , reflecting its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copablepharon grandis: /koʊˌpæbləˈfærɒn ˈɡrændɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from related Copablepharon by combination of pale yellow coloration, specific geographic range, and dune association. Precise diagnostic characters separating it from require examination and are not detailed in general sources.
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Appearance
Wingspan 38–41 mm. Overall pale yellow coloration consistent with dune-dwelling habit. Specific wing pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Sandy dune . The and -level associations indicate strong fidelity to open, sandy environments.
Distribution
North America: southern Alberta east to southwestern Manitoba, eastern South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa; west to California; south to southern Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas. Also recorded in Saskatchewan.
Seasonality
active July to August, with exact timing varying by location. One per year ().
Life Cycle
One per year. stage not specified in available sources. Larval and details undocumented.
Ecological Role
Likely contributes to nutrient cycling in dune as herbivorous larva and , though specific ecological functions are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Copablepharon species share dune associations and similar ; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters
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Taxonomic authority
Original description by Strecker in 1878. The has been retained in Copablepharon without major nomenclatural changes, unlike some related noctuid .