Aseptis ferruginea
Mustelin, 2000
Aseptis ferruginea is a noctuid described by Tomas Mustelin in 2000. The is to a restricted area of southern California, with all confirmed records from San Diego County between elevations of 800–1600 meters. are active during summer months. The specific epithet refers to the rusty coloration of the forewings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aseptis ferruginea: /əˈsɛptɪs fɛˈruːdʒiːnɪə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
The combination of reddish-brown forewings with black , dark-filled spot, and jagged pale subterminal line distinguishes this from similar Aseptis. The distinctly paler hindwing separates it from darker-winged . Known only from San Diego County, California, which aids in geographic identification.
Images
Habitat
Open oak forest, foothill chaparral, and mountain-desert transition zone. Found at elevations of 800–1600 meters.
Distribution
to southern California. All records from San Diego County, specifically from an area between Boulevard-Manzanita near the Mexican border north to Lake Henshaw.
Seasonality
on wing from late June to August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Aseptis speciesSimilar general noctuid , but distinguished by the specific combination of reddish forewing coloration with black , dark-filled spot, and restricted geographic range.
More Details
Etymology
The name ferruginea is derived from Latin, meaning 'rusty', referring to the coloration of the worn forewings.