Pterospoda nigrescens explained

Pterospoda nigrescens is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It occurs at moderate elevations in arid scrub and open woodland habitat, ranging from south-eastern Arizona and the Edwards Plateau of west-central Texas south to at least Durango, Mexico. It is not known from New Mexico, but should occur there.

The wingspan is about 24 mm.[1] There are at least two annual flights, primarily in April and August in Arizona.[2]

The larvae have been reared on Condalia species, probably Condalia warnockii var. kearneyana.

Notes and References

  1. http://bugguide.net/node/view/390014 Bug Guide
  2. https://www.pensoft.net/inc/journals/download.php?fileId=3353&fileTable=J_GALLEYS Pterospoda nigrescens (Hulst), a synonym of Ixala klotsi Sperry (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Ennominae)