Basilodes pepita
Guenée, 1852
Gold Moth
Basilodes pepita, commonly known as the gold , is a noctuid moth described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the Stiriinae, a group of owlet moths often associated with open . The species is notable for its bright coloration and specific larval association with plants in the Verbesina. It has been documented across North America with over 1,000 citizen science observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Basilodes pepita: /bæˈsɪloʊdiːz pəˈpiːtə/
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Larvae feed on plants from the Verbesina (Asteraceae). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Verbesina - larval plant-level association; specific Verbesina not specified in available sources
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Taxonomic identifiers
Hodges number: 9781 (MONA numbering system for North American Lepidoptera)