Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Rindgea subterminata (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)
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Macaria subterminata Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Semiothisa subterminata (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)
(2) Numbers
There are 13 named species of
Rindgea in America north of Mexico.
(3)Identification
The original description as Macaria subterminata Barnes & McDunnough, is available at the link in the print references below.
Forewing dorsal surface usually has a distinctive dark spot in subterminal area just opposite the discal cell. The pale postmedial line is complete and bordered on both sides by brown making it appear as double.
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Hindwing ventral surface is divided, having a pale brown to whitish outer margin half and a very dark basal half. (distinctive feature).
(1)Season
Adults are seen March to June with the most active time being October and November. A few Records from December.
(1)Food
Larval host is unknown.
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At least one brood has been reared on Huisache - New name Vachellia constricta. A. Hendrickson
See Also
Two similar species from South Texas are.
Rindgea flaviterminata, the dark spot in the subterminal area is much reduced or absent.
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Rindgea stipularia lacks the black spots where the transverse lines meet the costa and is rarely collected in extreme southern Texas.
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Compare to others on the pinned plates of
Moth Photographers Group.
Print References
Barnes & McDunnough 1913. Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America.
126.
Ferguson, 2008. The Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 17.2. p. 324, pl. 8.22-24.
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