Gluphisia wrightii
Edwards, H., 1886
Gluphisia wrightii is a of in the , first described by Henry Edwards in 1886. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 7932. The species belongs to the Gluphisia, which includes several North species commonly referred to as 'prominents' due to the tufted projections on their .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gluphisia wrightii: /ɡluˈfɪ.si.ə ˈɹaɪti.aɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records include Colorado, where it has been documented at blacklight events.
Behavior
are attracted to blacklights/UV light sources, as documented during National Week events in Colorado.
Human Relevance
Documented during citizen science events such as National Week, contributing to distributional knowledge of this .
More Details
Taxonomic Authority
First described by Henry Edwards in 1886.
MONA/Hodges Number
7932