Gluphisia severa

Edwards, 1886

Banded Pebble Moth

Gluphisia severa is a North American in the Notodontidae, commonly known as the banded pebble moth. First described by Henry Edwards in 1886, it is one of approximately 3,800 of prominent moths. The species has been documented through citizen science platforms with over 475 observations, indicating it is regularly encountered by observers. Like other members of the Gluphisia, it is and attracted to artificial light sources.

Gluphisiasevera lepidoptera by Bugsfan XestiaXanthographa. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Gluphisia severa by Bugsfan XestiaXanthographa. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gluphisia severa: /ɡluˈfɪziə ˈsɛvərə/

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Distribution

North America, with presence documented across the continent based on distribution records and citizen science observations. Specific range details within North America are not well-documented in available sources.

Behavior

; have been observed at blacklight and UV light setups during surveys.

Similar Taxa

  • Gluphisia septentrionalisCongeneric with potentially overlapping range; separation requires examination of wing pattern and banding details
  • Other Notodontidae-level similarity in general body plan and resting posture; -level identification requires specific wing pattern analysis

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