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Basilodes
Basilodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus comprises approximately six described species distributed primarily in the Americas. The most widely recognized species is Basilodes pepita, commonly known as the gold moth. The genus is classified within the subfamily Stiriinae and tribe Stiriini.
Basilodes pepita
Gold Moth
Basilodes pepita, commonly known as the gold moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of owlet moths often associated with open habitats. The species is notable for its bright coloration and specific larval association with plants in the genus Verbesina. It has been documented across North America with over 1,000 citizen science observations.