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Orthonama obstipata

910258.00 — 7414 — Orthonama obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) — The Gem
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Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous

Remarks

This strongly sexually dimorphic species is common and widespread on Block Island.

Life History

This species has one of the longest flight periods locally, with records on Block Island from late March to early December. Multivoltine without clear trends in abundance across warm months (note small sample size for early October of four nights in 2021).

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 33.4f; p. 227. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Orthonama obstipata

    Abundance data late May to early October