Orthosia praeses
(Grote, 1879)
Orthosia praeses is a noctuid described by Grote in 1879. It belongs to the spring-flying Orthosia , a group of early-emerging cutworm moths in North America. The species is documented in entomological records with a MONA/Hodges number of 10480. Like , it likely exhibits activity concentrated in early spring.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthosia praeses: /ɔrˈθo.si.a ˈpreɪ.siːz/
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional records are not detailed in available sources, though the is documented as present on the continent.
Seasonality
fly in spring. Based on -level patterns in Orthosia, activity likely occurs from March through May, with peak in early spring.
Life Cycle
Winter is spent in the pupal stage. emerge in spring, consistent with the pattern observed in related Orthosia .
Similar Taxa
- Orthosia hibisciBoth are spring-flying Orthosia with similar . Orthosia hibisci (Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth) has documented caterpillars that are feeders on deciduous trees and shrubs; separation requires examination of and genitalia.
- Orthosia cerasiCommon Quaker shares spring period and similar preferences. Distinguished by forewing pattern details and geographic range differences.