Copablepharon viridisparsa
Dod, 1916
Greenish Dune Moth
Copablepharon viridisparsa is a noctuid described by F. H. Wolley Dod in 1916. It is distributed across western North America from southern California and Utah northward to southwestern Manitoba. The is active as from June to August. Four have been recognized, reflecting geographic variation across its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copablepharon viridisparsa: /kɔˌpæblɪˈfɛrən vɪˌrɪdɪˈspɑrsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Copablepharon by geographic range and subtle morphological differences reflected in its . The four recognized subspecies (viridisparsa, hopfingeri, gilvum, ravum) indicate regional variation that may aid identification.
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Appearance
Wingspan 38–42 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with dune or sandy implied by and , though specific habitat requirements are not explicitly documented.
Distribution
Western North America: southern California and southern Utah north to southern British Columbia, central Saskatchewan, and southwestern Manitoba. Confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Seasonality
on wing June to August, with timing varying by location.
Similar Taxa
- Other Copablepharon species-level similarity; C. viridisparsa distinguished by geographic distribution and structure.
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Subspecies
Four recognized: C. v. viridisparsa (nominate), C. v. hopfingeri (Franclemont, 1954), C. v. gilvum (Crabo & Lafontaine, 2004), and C. v. ravum (Crabo & Lafontaine, 2004).