Field Guide Descriptions: Covell (1984) | Online Photographs: MPG, BugGuide, iNaturalist, Google, BAMONA, GBIF, BOLD | Technical Description, Adults: No technical works appear to be available, but the species is well-described in Covell's Field Guide. | |
Adult Markings: A medium sized, purplish- to chocolate-brown Noctuid; the zig-zagged antemedian is marked with white at the lower end, as is the lower portion of the postmedian and the outline of the reniform. Females are at least twice the size of males. |
Wingspan: 2.1 - 2.7 cm (Covell, 1984) |
Adult Structural Features: Males have broadly pectinate antennae, which are simple in the females. The genitalia of both males and females are distinct and show similarities to those of Phosphila species, thus confirming its placement in the Phospholinii. The male valve has virtually no ornamentation and the female bursae is extremely long and without signa. |
Structural photos |
![](photos_structures/2016/tn9636.00_1452265175.jpg) Male reproductive structures |
![](photos_structures/2016/tn9636.00_1452265190.jpg) Aedeagus |
![](photos_structures/2016/tn9636.00_1452265207.jpg) Abdominal pelt |
![](photos_structures/2016/tn9636.00_1452265227.jpg) Female reproductive structures |
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Adult ID Requirements: Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens. |
Immatures and Development: Larvae appear to be undescribed |