Charadra dispulsa
Morrison, 1875
Charadra dispulsa is a noctuid in the Pantheinae. It occurs from Texas through northeastern Mexico to at least San Luis Potosí. have a wingspan of approximately 34 mm and are active during spring and early summer. The larval stages and plants remain undocumented, though oak feeding has been suggested as a possibility based on related .
Pronunciation
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Identification
Can be distinguished from other Charadra by geographic range and period; precise diagnostic characters require reference to the revision of the Charadra pata group (Noctuidae, Pantheinae).
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Appearance
have a wingspan of approximately 34 mm. No detailed coloration or pattern description is available in published sources.
Distribution
Texas southward and westward to at least San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Seasonality
are active from March through May and again in July in southern Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Charadra pata groupRelated within the same ; requires careful examination to distinguish
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Research gaps
Larval stages and food plants are unknown; the suggestion of oak feeding is speculative and not confirmed by direct observation.