Gnophaela discreta

Gnophaela discreta is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Stretch in 1875. It is found in Mexico,[1] Arizona and California.[2]

Gnophaela discreta
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G. discreta
Binomial name
Gnophaela discreta
Stretch, 1875
Synonyms
  • Gnophaela discreta Stretch, 1875
  • Gnophaela arizona French, 1884
  • Gnophaela morrisoni Druce, 1885
  • Gonophaela morrisoni Druce, 1885

The wingspan is about 38 mm.

The larvae feed on Mertensia species.[3]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Gnophaela discreta Stretch, 1875". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  2. "930355.00 – 8036 – Gnophaela discreta – Stretch, 1875". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  3. Gross, Joyce (September 6, 2010). "Species Gnophaela discreta - Hodges#8036". BugGuide. Retrieved September 6, 2019.


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