Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Eulithosia discistriga (Smith, 1903)
Lythrodes discistriga Smith, 1903
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Hoplolythra discistriga
Phylogenetic sequence #931684.00
Explanation of Names
Specific epithet from Latin meaning "disc streaks," likely for the "two lateral longitudinal rusty brown lines extending from base of collar to base of disc."
(1)Numbers
One of three species of this genus in North America north of Mexico.
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(3)Range
Uncommon throughout its known range of western Texas, southern and western Arizona, southern Nevada, and southeastern California (Nearctica.com).
Season
Berkeley Natural History Museum lists April records from southern California. Lepidopterist Society Season Summary lists April, June records for New Mexico and September records for western Texas. BugGuide records from Arizona suggest two broods, adults flying March-April and August-September.
Print References
Hampson, G.F., 1910. Noctuidae. Cat. Lep. Phalaenae British Museum 9:
214, f.79
Lafontaine, J.D. & B.C. Schmidt, 2010. Annotated check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America North of Mexico. p.57
Poole, R.W., 1995. MONA Fascicle 26.1. p.130, pl.4.23
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Smith, J.B., 1903. New noctuids for 1903, no. 4, with notes on certain described species.
Transactions of the American Entomological Society 29:
207.
(1)Contributed by
Randy Hardy on 11 March, 2011 - 9:39am
Additional contributions by
Maury HeimanLast updated 11 April, 2018 - 7:50pm
