Dasylophia anguina
(Smith, 1797)
black-spotted prominent
Dasylophia anguina, the black-spotted prominent, is a sexually in the . Males display black streaks on the with , while females show a - with gray hindwings. The exhibits geographic variation in , with one in northern regions and two or more in the south.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from similar by the combination of sharp rounded postmedian and black marginal spots. is pronounced: males with black forewing streaks and versus females with - and gray hindwings. These traits separate it from other Dasylophia and with more uniform patterns.
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Appearance
Wingspan 3–4.1 cm. with sharp, rounded postmedian and black spots in lower marginal area. Male: black streaks in and forewing areas; . Female: large - in basal forewing area; hindwing gray.
Habitat
Occurs in open including fields, woodlands, and barrens. Found across a range of successional stages from early successional fields to mature woodland edges.
Distribution
to North America. Range extends from Manitoba and southern Quebec south to southern Florida, west to northeastern Texas. Canadian records include Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan; U.S. records include Vermont.
Seasonality
April through September. present May through November. One annually in northern range; two or more broods in southern range.
Life Cycle
Partially to depending on latitude. Larval stage extends from May to November, overlapping with period in southern . Specific relationships and pupal biology not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other NotodontidaeLack the distinctive sharp rounded postmedian and pronounced in pattern and color
More Details
Voltinism
number varies clinally: in north, or greater in south