Cossid-moth
Guides
Comadia subterminata
Comadia subterminata is a cossid moth first described in 1923 from southwestern North America. Adults are active from May to July. Sexual dimorphism is evident in forewing length, with males measuring 13–18 mm and females 19–21 mm. The species is known from only four U.S. states and remains poorly studied.
Fania connectus
Fania connectus is a small cossid moth described in 1916 from Texas. The species exhibits distinctive wing patterning with contrasting smoky brown and silvery white areas separated by dark transverse markings. Adults are active in both spring and fall, suggesting a bivoltine life cycle. The genus Fania is poorly known, with limited biological data available.
Givira theodori
Theodore Carpenterworm Moth
Givira theodori is a moth in the family Cossidae, commonly known as carpenter millers. It is found in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. The species was named in honor of Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell, who collected the original specimens. It is a relatively small cossid moth with a wingspan of approximately 26 mm.