Egira dolosa

Grote, 1880

Lined Black Aspen Woodling

Egira dolosa is a described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It occurs across North America, with confirmed records in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species belongs to the Egira, which includes several species whose feed on . are and attracted to light.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Egira dolosa: /ˈɛ.d͡ʒɪ.ra doʊˈloʊ.sa/

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed present in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan (Canada), and Vermont (United States).

Behavior

are and attracted to light sources.

Similar Taxa

Egira curialisCongeneric ; E. curialis is known as 'citrus ' and feeds on young citrus fruit in California, whereas E. dolosa has no documented association with citrus.

More Details

Original description

First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880, with basionym Xylomiges dolosa.