Gnophaela clappiana
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Gnophaela clappiana is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by William Jacob Holland in 1891. It is found in the United States from Arizona and New Mexico to Colorado.
The length of the forewings is 21–25 mm. Adults are on wing from late July to early August.[3]
The larvae have a shining dark maroon head. In the mid-dorsal line of the body, there is a row of bright yellow triangles. Lateral to this is a row of large warty double tubercles of a glistening steel-blue color, each with a tuft of hairs. Between these tubercles is a patch of velvety dull black. There are also a number of yellow lines and steel-blue tubercles.[4]
References
- ^ "930352.00 – 8033 – Gnophaela clappiana – Holland, 1891". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Gnophaela clappiana Holland, 1891". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (June 20, 2013). "Species Gnophaela clappiana - Hodges#8033". BugGuide. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ Miscellaneous notes on western Lepidoptera
- Pitkin, Brian; Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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