Gluphisia wrightii
Edwards, H., 1886
Gluphisia wrightii is a of prominent in the Notodontidae, 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 American moth species commonly referred to as 'prominents' due to the tufted projections on their caterpillars.
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