Biology:Sparkia

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Short description: Genus of moths

Sparkia
Sparkia immacula male.JPG
Male
Sparkia immacula female.JPG
Female
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Sparkia

Nye, 1975
Species:
S. immacula
Binomial name
Sparkia immacula
(Grote, 1883)
Synonyms
  • Cea immacula Grote, 1883

Sparkia is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. It contains only one species, Sparkia immacula, which is found in Arizona and New Mexico.[1]

The length of the forewings is 11.4–13.5 mm for males and 12.5–14 mm for females. Adults are pale greenish-yellow without transverse markings or spots. Adult are on wing from mid June to the end of August.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13619785 entry