Thorybes confusis

Bell, 1923

confused cloudywing

Thorybes confusis, commonly known as the confused cloudywing, is a in the . The was described by Bell in 1923. Taxonomic authorities currently classify it as a synonym of Thorybes mexicana, though it is still referenced in field literature. It is notably difficult to distinguish from closely related cloudywing species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thorybes confusis: /ˈθɔːrɪˌbiːz kənˈfjuːsɪs/

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Identification

Difficult to distinguish from southern cloudywing (Thorybes bathyllus) and northern cloudywing (Thorybes pylades), with which it frequently co-occurs. Specific diagnostic characters are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Open sites near woodlands.

Similar Taxa

  • Thorybes bathyllusSouthern cloudywing; frequently found with T. confusis and visually similar
  • Thorybes pyladesNorthern cloudywing; frequently found with T. confusis and visually similar

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Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life and GBIF list Thorybes confusis as a synonym of Thorybes mexicana (Scudder, 1872). However, some field guides and regional resources may still treat it as a distinct .

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