Hodges#9601
Pseudanarta flavidens
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Noctuidae
- Subfamily: Noctuinae
- Tribe: Xylenini
- Genus: Pseudanarta
- Species: flavidens
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudanarta flavidens: /sjuːdænˈɑːrtə ˈflævɪdɛnz/
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Summary
Pseudanarta flavidens is a moth in the Noctuidae family, known for its distinctive coloration and found in western North America, particularly in Colorado and Arizona.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan of about 26 mm; forewings blackish fuscous with pale, narrow median lines; t.p. line inwardly curved below a large pale rounded reniform; hindwings bright yellow with a black band.
Identification Tips
Distinguished by blackish fuscous forewings and bright yellow hindwings. The forewings are larger and have less prominent markings than Pseudanarta flava.
Habitat
Found in various habitats across North America, particularly in regions of Colorado, southern California, and Arizona.
Distribution
North America, specifically Colorado and southern California, extending to Arizona.
Diet
Primarily nectarivorous as adults, feeding on flowers.
Life Cycle
Typical of moths, consisting of egg, larval caterpillar, pupal, and adult stages, though specifics for this species are not detailed.
Reproduction
Details on reproduction specifics are not provided, but moths typically engage in nocturnal mating.
Predators
Natural predators may include birds, bats, and other insectivorous animals.
Ecosystem Role
Acts as a pollinator and a part of the food web within its ecosystem.
Collecting Methods
- Light trapping
- Netting during adult flight period
Preservation Methods
- Pinned specimens
- Spread and dried specimens
Similar Taxa
Tags
- moth
- Noctuidae
- Pseudanarta
- Lepidoptera
- Noctuinae