Parabagrotis cupidissima

Grote, 1875

Parabagrotis cupidissima is a noctuid described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. It occurs along the Pacific Coast of North America from southern Vancouver Island to southern California. The species inhabits grasslands and oak woodlands. Forewing length ranges from 15–18 mm.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parabagrotis cupidissima: //ˌpærəˈbæɡrətɪs ˌkjuːpɪˈdɪsɪmə//

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Identification

Distinguished from similar Parabagrotis by geographic distribution along the Pacific Coast and association with grassland and oak woodland . Specific diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia.

Appearance

Forewing length 15–18 mm.

Habitat

Grasslands and oak woodlands.

Distribution

Pacific Coast of North America from southern Vancouver Island through the Pacific Coast states to southern California.

Diet

Larvae probably feed on Poaceae .

Behavior

; attracted to ultraviolet light at night.

Similar Taxa

Parabagrotis formaisCongeneric in same , distinguished by distribution and preferences; P. formais recorded from interior California (Davis area) while P. cupidissima is restricted to Pacific Coast regions.

More Details

Taxonomic authority

Originally described as Agrotis cupidissima by Grote in 1875, later transferred to Parabagrotis.

Catalog reference

MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 11047.3.